Allina Health · 2 months ago
Histotechnician
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.04/hr - $39.80/hr
2+ years expAllina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Histotechnician will perform moderate and complex specimen procedures in anatomical and surgical pathology, ensuring accurate and timely processing of specimens.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures
Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist
Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures
Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling
May assist with biopsy collection
Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems
Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action
Ensures accurate record keeping and appropriate retention
Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling
Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies
Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area
Performs various clerical duties
Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned
Assists in the training of employees and students
Performs proficiency testing as assigned
Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution, and completion of clinical internship or
Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program or
Bachelor's degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution + 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic
CLIA defined Qualifications: 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
CLIA defined Qualifications: 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required
Benefits
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Company
Allina Health
Allina Health is a non-profit healthcare system that is is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness.
10001+ employees
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