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The Anatomic Pathology Frozen Section Laboratory is looking for Histology Technicians/Histotechnologists.. As a Histology Technician/Histotechnologist in the Pathology Frozen Section Laboratory, you will have a rewarding career impacting the diagnosis of Mayo Clinic patients.. Histology Technician (HT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.. The minimum rate of pay for Histology Technician is $25.37 per hour.

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The Anatomic Pathology Frozen Section Laboratory is looking for Histology Technicians/Histotechnologists. The Frozen Section Laboratory is a fast-paced department responsible for retrieving specimens from the operating room (OR) and bringing them into the laboratory where they are entered into the laboratory information system and prepared for freezing. Once reviewed, the diagnosis is given to the surgeon in the OR via intercom. 
As a Histology Technician/Histotechnologist in the Pathology Frozen Section Laboratory, you will have a rewarding career impacting the diagnosis of Mayo Clinic patients. In addition, you will assist with the training of students and new employees. You will actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. In addition to gaining clinical laboratory experience, you will have many opportunities for career advancement within Anatomic Pathology. Don't miss out!
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Histology Technician:
Performs a variety of technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations. These technical procedures may include accessioning specimens, specimen processing and microtomy techniques, paraffin, frozen, and plastic. Technical staining procedures include routine Hematoxylin and Eosin, special stains, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemical staining, and in situ hybridization. Participates in on-call rotations, including weekends as needed.
Histotechnologist:
Prepares specimens and performs testing procedures on pathology specimens that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations for diagnostic and/or prognostic analysis by the pathologist. Applies technical theory to provide overall operational support necessary to maintain and optimize testing activities. 
*Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic. Qualifications 
Histology Technician (HT):  <ul> <li>Associate degree required. </li><li>Coursework including 24 semester hours of the following: <ul> <li>at least 12 credit hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology, </li><li>6 credit hours in chemistry, </li> <li>6 credit hours in biology </li></ul> </li><li>Histology Technician (HT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) </li></ul> **This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program** Histotechnologist (HTL): <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree required. </li><li>Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) </li></ul> **Applicants needing visa sponsorship must possess a CGFNS VisaScreen certification or be able to complete it within 60 days Additional Qualifications <ul> <li>Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred. </li> <li>Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference. </li><li>Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call, and weekend work assignments. </li><li>Histotechnologist (HTL or HTLi) certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required at start date. Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1, 2004, will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification. </li></ul> Application Requirements *All must be included for your application to be considered:  <ul><li>CV/Resume </li><li>Cover letter </li><li>Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.  </li> <li>Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals. </li> </ul>**DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.  ***Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.  *International transcript: <ul> <li>MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation. </li><li>MUST show US equivalent degree. </li><li>Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org </li></ul> Exemption Status Nonexempt Compensation Detail The minimum rate of pay for Histology Technician is $25.37 per hour.
The minimum rate of pay for Histotechnologist is $31.01 per hour. Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Weekend Schedule On-call as scheduled. International Assignment No Site Description 

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