Histotechnologist

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Key Position Details:

• Full time position (80 hours every two-week period)
• 8-hour, evening shifts
• Occasional weekends: Team rotates weekends
• Saturday: Typically, four hours onsite and four hours on call, Sunday: on call hours
• SEIU represented position

Job Description:

Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical/surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. Oversees one or more technical work area, which includes oversight of key operators, regulatory compliance, new method project plans, technical communications, and cost-effective inventory control. Serves as a lead for training students and new employees, participates in system competency development, and assists in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program. Functions as a liaison to system Technical Specialist and serves as Charge Tech in absence of Lead/Supervisor/Manager.

CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing.

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.
  • Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves complex test problems.
  • Performs and documents required instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
  • Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention.
  • Maintains oversight as a key operator of multiple work areas.
  • Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them using excellent customer service skills.
  • May assist with biopsy collection.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
  • Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
  • Performs processing of specimens with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
  • Functions as Charge Tech in the absence of Lead/Supervisor/Manager.
  • Stocks, rotates and requests supplies.
  • Communicates complex department issues with Technical Specialist, Manager, or Pathologist.
  • Participates and assists in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.
  • May be involved in procedure writing, validation and implementation of new methodologies, as directed by Technical Specialist.
  • Serves as the trainer for new employees.
  • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, project/committees as assigned.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
  • Participates 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:
  • * 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
  • * 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in histotechnology or related science from a accredited institution plus completion of clinical internship
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * 493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992

Licenses/Certifications

• Histotechnologist, HTL certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• 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 employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.