Histology Technician

Job Details:

Job Title: Histology Technician

Location: Minneapolis, MN 55455

Shift/Schedule: 11pm-7:30am, M-F

Pay Rate: $53-$58/Hr.

Local Rate: $41-$46/Hr.

Holiday Rate: $82-$87/hr.

Hours Per Week: 40

Hours Per Day: 8

Days Per Week: 5

Start Date: 06/15/2023

Est. End Date: 09/15/2023

Duties:

The Histology Technician plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an integrated healthcare environment. The Histology Technician performs the work necessary for the production of microscopic preparations used for high complexity testing, performs routine and specialty procedures, correlates data based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting preparation results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters. This position also may be involved in assisting pathology staff in specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow as appropriate. The HT works independently under general supervision.

Skills:

Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and perform the work necessary for the production of microscopic preparations used for high complexity testing and report results. Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Assess integrity of specimens for testing/processing and verify correct patient identification information Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP. Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies. Seeks assistance appropriately for problems or unusual situations. Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution. This may include: Explaining test procedures when applicable to clinicians in a manner geared to gain their confidence and cooperation and relieve anxiety about the test. Other duties as assigned. Supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate. Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served Fulfills all organizational requirements Completes all required learning relevant to the role Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies Performs other duties as assigned. Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making. Communicates in a respective manner. Ensures a safe, secure environment. Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs. Modifies clinical interventions based on population served. Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

Education:

Associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA). Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification such as HT (ASCP). If not certified at time of hire, must obtain certification within 12 months. One year of experience as a Histology Technician in an integrated healthcare environment.

Skills: Required

• HISTOLOGY
• QUALITY CONTROL
• TEST PROCEDURES
• WORKFLOW
• LABORATORY

Additional

• ASCP
• CLIA
• CLINICAL LABORATORY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED
• MEDICAL LABORATORY
• PATIENT CARE
• PATIENT EDUCATION
• QUALITY ASSURANCE
• MAINTENANCE
• RETAIL SALES
• SOP
• SOPS

Languages: English( Speak , Read , Write )

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