Histotechnician I - Pathology - ARZ

Job description

The individual will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens.
Responsibilities may include processing, embedding and microtomy of all surgical tissues; cryotomy and frozen section staining; routine H&E and special staining; high complexity testing such as immunohistochemistry; gross examination/tissue processing of surgical biopsies; equipment maintenance and record retention; training staff; knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System and other duties as assigned.
The position may involve travel between the Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses.
Furthermore, may perform high volume automated immunohistochemical (IHC) staining.
The individual must demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills as well as knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patients' status and age-specific needs is also required. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program
Associate of Science degree from an accredited college/university in histology, biology or having emphasized anatomical, biological, and chemical science; or meet CLIA-88 regulations (42CFR493.1487 through 1491) for high complexity testing and one (1) year histology experience; or successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histology Program.
• Two years as certified HT (ASCP) preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated good judgment when dealing with a variety of procedural and technical issues.

Certification
HT (ASCP) certification is required; or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire is required.
ALL MUST be included for your application to be considered:
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals

For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application:
• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation

The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree
• 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