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    Histotechnician - Minneapolis, United States - Allina Health

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    Regular, Full time
    Description

    Number of Job Openings Available:

    1

    Date Posted:

    March 19, 2024

    Department:

    Central Lab Pathology

    Shift:

    Day/Evening (United States of America)

    Shift Length:

    8 hour shift

    Hours Per Week:

    40

    Union Contract:

    SEIU-9-Central Lab

    Weekend Rotation:

    Other

    Job Summary:

    Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical and surgical pathology. Receives, processes, and prepares patient tissues specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist; this includes accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining procedures.

    CLIA Role:

    Testing Personnel

    Moderate complexity testing

    Testing Personnel

    High Complexity testing

    Key Position Details:

    • 40 hours per week
    • Rotating weekends required
    • Benefit Eligible

    Job Description:

    Principle 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.
    • Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
      • Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
      • Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.
    • Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
      • 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.
    • CLIA defined responsibilities:
      • Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
      • Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
      • Other duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    • Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution, and completion of clinical internship required or
    • Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program required or
    • Bachelor's degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution + 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic required and
    • CLIA defined Qualifications: * Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
    • CLIA defined Qualifications: * Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
    • Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required

    Physical Demands
    Light Work:
    Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

    Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

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