Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medical terminology preferred.
• Laboratory or leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• All must be included for your application to be considered:
• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
  **DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.

*Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.

• International transcript:
• MUST have a DETAILED 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

SITE DESCRIPTION

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the “EOE is the Law”. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

As a Histotech Assistant working in the Histology Laboratory, you will be responsible for contributing to diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by performing a volume and variety of Histopathology technical procedures as trained under direct supervision including embedding of tissue blocks and performing microtomy. Additional responsibilities include:

• Retrieval and verification of patient samples
• Tracking specimens
• Accessioning
• Specimen photography
• Processing tissue specimens using various protocols
• Maintaining laboratory equipment
• Performing Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
• Performing coverslipping techniques
• Performing case assembly and distribution
• Handling outside/consultation material
• Troubleshooting equipment, reagent, and case issues
• Reagent preparation
• Reviewing pending list/logs
• Filing and retrieving tissue blocks and slides
• Handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Subject matter expert of Lab Information System
• Record retention
• Answering phones
• Actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspective

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Olyvia discussing her role as a Histotech Assistant at Mayo Clinic.

• This position does not typically meet ASCP Board of Certification Route 2 eligibility requirements for Histology Technician Examination.
• Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic