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Olmsted Medical Center · 4 months ago

Histotechnologist - Mohs

Rochester, MN

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30.50/hr - $38.13/hr

2+ years exp

Olmsted Medical Center is a healthcare provider dedicated to employee welfare and benefits. They are seeking a Histotechnologist who will demonstrate proficiency in general histology practice and support laboratory accreditation processes, while ensuring quality control and maintaining a safe work environment.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency in general Histology practice including grossing specimens, preparation of slides with tissue embedding, cutting, and staining as directed by the pathologist

Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulations, and actively participates in the accreditation process

Performs required quality control, actively evaluates data, and develops corrective actions with follow-up, as needed

Performs required preventative maintenance on equipment and troubleshoots problems with appropriate follow-up

Assists with the evaluation and development of new or improved test systems, as assigned

Ensures management of adequate materials inventory with required documentation

Demonstrates good working knowledge and proficient use of Laboratory Information System

Maintains a clean and safe work environment including grossing station and work surfaces

Serves as a resource for clinicians regarding specimen referral and consultation, turnaround times, and specimen collection and handling

Complies with organization/department policies, procedures, and requirements for mandatory education

Assists with new employee orientation and competency assessment with performance evaluation documentation

Performs other duties as requested

Qualification

HT(ASCP) certificationMohs experienceBLS certificationHistology practiceLaboratory Information System

Required

Associate's degree required with HT(ASCP) certification or eligible or equivalent education

BLS certification

Demonstrates proficiency in general Histology practice

Exercises appropriate critical-thinking skills and knowledge in clinical decision making

Applies principles and concepts of quality assurance/performance improvement to the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of the Histology laboratory

Applies safety and government regulations and standards to laboratory practice

Maintains knowledge base of contemporary Histology practice

Practices ethics of the profession