What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnologist - Mohs position at 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.
Salary : $31 - $38
