Surgical Pathology Technician - Path Frozen Sect Lab

About the role

Responsible for handling a high volume of fresh tissue specimens while maintaining sample integrity and patient identification. Performs a variety of technical procedures on patient tissue including frozen section techniques that result in the creation of microscopic slides that are reviewed by a pathologist while the patient is under anesthesia in the operating room. Manages multiple time sensitive clinical and research studies at various stages of processing. Responsible for the creation of touch prep or smear slides and performing staining of prepared fresh cytology specimens. Applies medical terminology and surgical pathology knowledge to provide overall operational support necessary to maintain and optimize testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Handles a high volume of fresh tissue specimens while maintaining sample integrity and patient identification.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures on patient tissue including frozen section techniques.
• Creates microscopic slides from patient tissue samples.
• Reviews slides created by the pathologist during surgery.
• Manages multiple time-sensitive clinical and research studies.
• Creates touch prep or smear slides and performs staining of prepared fresh cytology specimens.
• Applies medical terminology and surgical pathology knowledge to support testing activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years relevant experience.
• Associates’ degree preferred.
• Consideration given to individuals with significant working experience in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology preferred.
• Understanding of anatomy preferred.

Skills

• Medical terminology
• Anatomy

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Pay

$23.29 - $33.36/ hour

Schedule

Full Time
Hours/Pay Period: 80
Schedule Details: Monday - Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm.
Overtime as needed
Weekend Schedule: On-call as scheduled

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.

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.