Histology Technician

Histology TechnicianHennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.Department: Surgical Path LabFTE: 1.0 Shift(s): Days Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person Other: Every 5th weekend (off Monday and work Saturday)Purpose of this position: Under direct supervision, performs histology testing of moderate to complex difficulty and/or grossing of routine, simple surgical tissue samples. Uses specialized equipment and processes following established procedures. Demonstrate patient and family centered care behaviors.Responsibilities:Histology: Embed surgical and ME tissue, perform microtomy at various thicknesses, perform routine H&E staining, special staining, and immunohistochemical staining following established protocolsGross small biopsies and other specimens that can be entirely submitted, assist with frozen section preparation and photography, process requests and referrals of specimens and slides in Surgical Pathology.Assist with hospital autopsiesPerform cryotomy of specimens for optimal demonstration of various tissue structures.Perform Immunofluorescence staining on frozen sectionsProvide microtomy services to Internal and External labs as requestedAssists in the training and instruction of new employees, students and residentsPerform and evaluate quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting processesProcess and manage specimens sent to reference laboratories. Ensure adequate billing chargesQualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a Laboratory Histology Technician training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) -OR- An approved equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred Qualifications: One year of experience Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and self-motivated Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient populationKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Customer service skills Detail oriented Ability to read and follow written instructionsLicense/Certifications: For Histology and Grossing Technician: Certified or eligible as a Histology Technician (ASCP) or Histology Technologist (ASCP) As a condition of employment, those hired as "or eligible" must take the first available examination after their date of hire and must pass one of these certifying exams within three consecutive administrations of the exam within a 12-month period