Histotechnician Lead

Mission

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• 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.
• Affirms integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
• Assists in helping others with complex problem resolution.
• Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control and takes appropriate remedial action.
• Maintains oversight as a key operator of several work areas.
• Assists with biopsy collection.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Serves as lead for training students and new employees.
• Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
• Performs various clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from an accredited institution and completion of clinical internship or Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program plus 3 years laboratory experience.
• Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from an accredited institution plus AMT certification eligible plus 3 years' laboratory experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Histotechnician, HT certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT or NCA required upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Histotechnician, HT certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT or NCA required upon hire.

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

Full time position (80 hours every two-week pay period)8-hour, day shifts: M - F, 830a - 5pOccasional 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