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Position description
Histology Technician: The peripheral nerve lab performs a variety of technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations. These technical procedures may include: accessioning specimens; specimen processing and microtomy techniques; paraffin, frozen, and plastic. Technical staining procedures include: routine Hematoxylin and Eosin, special stains, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemical staining, and in situ hybridization. The PN lab also does nerve fiber counts in skin specimens and teased nerve fiber preparations. Assists with training of students and new employees.
The pay range for Histology Technician is $24.03-$35.62 per hour.
Histotechnologist: Prepares specimens and performs testing procedures on pathology specimens that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations for diagnostic and/or prognostic analysis by the pathologist. Applies technical theory to provide overall operational support necessary to maintain and optimize testing activities. Able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call, and weekend work assignments. Assists with training of students and employees.
The pay range for the Histotechnologist is $29.37-$44.09 per hour.
Qualifications
Histology Technician (HT):
Associates Degree required
Coursework including 24 semester hours of the following: At least 12 credit hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology AND 6 credit hours in chemistry AND 6 credit hours in biology.
Histology Technician (HT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Histotechnologist (HTL):
Bachelor's Degree required
Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Additional qualifications
Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred.
Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
License or certification
Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Board of Certification required at start date. Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1, 2004 will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.
Exemption status
Non-exempt
Compensation Detail
$24.03 - $44.09 / hour
Benefits eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours / Pay period
80
Schedule details
This is a day position for the hours of 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility in scheduling.
Weekend schedule
Weekend hours are not regularly scheduled, they are on a work load dependent schedule. While there is the potential to work some weekend hours there is a lab rotation of 1 in 6 weekends as needed.
International Assignment
No
Site description
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.
Recruiter
Gina DiVenti
EOE
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.","educationRequirements":"Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Board of Certification required at start date. Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1, 2004 will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.
