Histology, Histotechnologist, Night Shift

72006389 Central Lab Pathology
Shift:
Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Union Contract:
SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC
Weekend Rotation:
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. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
8-hour, evening/night shifts

• Occasional weekends - upon completion of training, weekend rotation will be approximately once every six weeks
• Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical and surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. 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.
Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control; Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.

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.
Testing personnel responsibilities. Testing personnel responsibilities.

~ 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
Testing personnel qualifications
Testing personnel qualifications
Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required

Pay Range: $30.94 to $40.99 per hour
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). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
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Medical/Dental
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.