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Olmsted Medical Center Histotechnologist - Mohs in Rochester, Minnesota
Description 0.5 FTE - Day Shifts Starting Pay: $29.76 - $37.20 (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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.