Histotechnician

Communities Served

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
• Accesesions 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.
• Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
• Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
• 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.
• Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
• Assists in the training of employees and students.
• Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.

Qualifications

• Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days 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.

Physical Demands

Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently.

Pay

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Schedule

8-hour day/evening shifts. Occasional weekends.

Benefits

Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability 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 employerBenefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.