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Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

As a Histotech Assistant working in the Histology Laboratory, you will be responsible for contributing to diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by performing a volume and variety of Histopathology technical procedures as trained under direct supervision including embedding of tissue blocks and performing microtomy. Additional responsibilities include: 

Retrieval and verification of patient samplesTracking specimensAccessioningSpecimen photographyProcessing tissue specimens using various protocolsMaintaining laboratory equipmentPerforming Hematoxylin and Eosin stainingPerforming coverslipping techniquesPerforming case assembly and distributionHandling outside/consultation materialTroubleshooting equipment, reagent, and case issuesReagent preparationReviewing pending list/logsFiling and retrieving tissue blocks and slidesHandling/disposal of hazardous chemicalsKnowledge of Lab Information SystemRecord retentionAnswering phonesActively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives 

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Olyvia discussing her role as a Histotech Assistant at Mayo Clinic. 

*This position does not typically meet ASCP Board of Certification Route 2 eligibility requirements for Histology Technician Examination. 

*Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. 

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have an associate's degree. In lieu of an associate degree, you may be considered if you have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant/demonstrated experience.

*This is a limited tenure position for a maximum of 3 years. You will be eligible to reduce to 0.5 full-time equivalency (FTE) if accepted into the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) Histology Technician Program. You must work towards completion of MCSHS Histology Technician program prerequisites:  https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/histology-technician-program-arizona-florida-and-minnesota/.

Additional Requirements

Medical terminology preferred. Laboratory or leadership experience preferred. Demonstrated communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

Application Requirements

*All must be included for your application to be considered: 

CV/ResumeCover letterTranscripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.  Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals. 

**DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor. 

***Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor. 

*International transcript:

MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.MUST show US equivalent degree.Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$22.27 - $31.91 per hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Weekend Schedule

Occasional Saturdays.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
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As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Laura Heyde