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Posted: 10-Nov-23
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 230272G0
About Children's Minnesota
Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Department Overview
The Pathology department provides clinical and anatomical pathology services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Serves as a reference laboratory for routine and complex tests. Staff are specially trained in pediatric blood collection, age-specific techniques, and coping strategies to improve the patient and family experience.
Position Summary
Accountable for daily histology technician duties, including preparation and processing of tissues. The work includes limited specimen gross, accessioning of all tissue types, histological processing, sectioning and staining. Other histology duties include but are not limited to, maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies, participation in evaluation of new techniques and methodology, revision and updating of techniques as needed.
Position hours are: 0830 to 1700
Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent professional organization. New HT graduates have the first twelve months of employment to obtain their HT certification. Must meet continuing education requirements to maintain certification if applicable.
License/Certification/Registration required? Yes, see above.
Education required? Yes, see above. If so, why? CLIA '88 regulations.
Experience:
* Previous experience in a health care setting.
* Previous experience as a histotechnician preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Requires an associate's degree or equivalent.
* Computer skills specific to laboratory information systems.
* Detail oriented.
* Must be highly organized, efficient, and multifunctional. Must have good communications skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Physical Demands
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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.