Histotechnologist - Mohs chez Olmsted Medical Center

0.8 FTE - Day Shifts 

Starting Pay - $30.50 - $38.13 (Based on Experience)

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance  
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required with HT(ASCP) certification or eligible or equivalent education
• Minimum two years of experience is preferred
• Mohs experience is preferred
• BLS certification

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates proficiency in general Histology practice.
• Exercises appropriate critical-thinking skills and knowledge in clinical decision making.
• Applies principles and concepts of quality assurance/performance improvement to the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of the Histology laboratory.
• Applies safety and government regulations and standards to laboratory practice.
• Maintains knowledge base of contemporary Histology practice.
• Practices ethics of the profession.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in general Histology practice including grossing specimens, preparation of slides with tissue embedding, cutting, and staining as directed by the pathologist.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulations, and actively participates in the accreditation process.
• Performs required quality control, actively evaluates data, and develops corrective actions with follow-up, as needed.
• Performs required preventative maintenance on equipment and troubleshoots problems with appropriate follow-up.
• Assists with the evaluation and development of new or improved test systems, as assigned.
• Ensures management of adequate materials inventory with required documentation.
• Demonstrates good working knowledge and proficient use of Laboratory Information System.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including grossing station and work surfaces.
• Serves as a resource for clinicians regarding specimen referral and consultation, turnaround times, and specimen collection and handling.
• Complies with organization/department policies, procedures, and requirements for mandatory education.
• Assists with new employee orientation and competency assessment with performance evaluation documentation.
• Performs other duties as requested.