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    System Histology Technical Specialist

    Saint Louis Park, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$38.58 – $57.88 / hourPosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with infrequent days needed on weekends to support equipment or software changes.
    • Hours Per Week/FTE: 40 hrs weekly / 1.0 FTE
    • Job Shift: Day
    • Position Type: Full-time regular
    • Job Category: Laboratory
    • Department: Lab Histology
    • Pay Range: $38.58 - $57.88 hourly
    • Pay Range Statement: Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities as well as internal equity. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation based on role (e.g., shift differential, bonus, sales incentive, productivity pay, etc.).
    • Overtime Eligibility Status: Exempt

    Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Laboratory Technical Specialist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

    Position Summary:

    Ensures and maintains reliability, integrity, and functionality of all test systems within assigned lab discipline across all laboratory sites. Evaluates and coordinates activities with vendors and implements procedures for test methodology, specimen handling and instrumentation. Ensures compliance with the standards of accrediting and regulatory agencies. Designs, monitors, and directs staff in quality assurance systems including quality control, test utilization, and proficiency testing. Participates in and leads HealthPartners hospital and ambulatory technical teams and committees as appropriate.

    Lead technical excellence across Anatomic Pathology. This high impact role is perfect for an experienced histotechnician/histotechnologist with deep IHC expertise who desires the opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert, mentor, and quality champion. You will ensure accurate, consistent routine histology and IHC processes to support patient care. You will own key quality systems, lead/support validations and assay optimization, and act as a trusted technical resource across the system Anatomic Pathology team. Using your expertise, you will partner closely with pathologists and laboratory leaders to strengthen best practices and inspection readiness, and influence decisions that support our histology team and patient experience.

    Required Qualifications:

    Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Cytology or a related healthcare field OR Associate’s Degree in Histotechnology. 
    • Three years’ operational laboratory experience required in specialty.
    • Previous technical leadership experience 

    Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

    • American Society of Clinical Pathology in specialty, if offered (ASCP or ASCPi).

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Proficient with laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
    • Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and proven leadership qualities.  
    • Demonstrates comfort interacting with customers and providers of various educational backgrounds.
    • Ability to analyze workflows, develop plans, and implement appropriate actions.  
    • Exhibits a high degree of organization, with proven attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
    • Possesses effective problem-solving skills.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

    • Master’s degree in related field
    • Experience across multiple laboratory disciplines
    • Five years operational laboratory experience in specialty. 

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Knowledge of general method evaluation, validation, and research and development of methodology.     
    • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards. 
    • Exhibits a high degree of organization, with proven attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
    • Possesses effective problem-solving skills.
    • Knowledge of general method evaluation, validation, and research and development of methodology.
    • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards.

    Benefits:

    Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

    About Us

    At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

    We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

    At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

    Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
    As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

    Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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