Operating Room (OR) Runner

Hospital Pathology Associates, P.A.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with safe harbor

Paid parking

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) is accepting applicants for an Operating Room Runner at Allina HealthCare Central Laboratory – Tenth Avenue Facility in Minneapolis. You will transport surgical specimens from the OR to the pathology lab and work alongside pathologists and lab staff.

The ideal candidate holds a pre-health bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA, strong organizational skills, and comfort in a fast-paced hospital setting. This role offers exposure to diagnostic workflows and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a pre-health program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in pursuing advanced professional degrees in healthcare.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Promptly transport surgical specimens between the operating rooms and Central Laboratory.
• Communicate professionally with surgeons, nurses, operating room staff, and pathology staff.
• Relay messages between the operating room and pathology team.
• Follow established procedures for specimen handling and transportation.
• Work collaboratively to assist colleagues in the collection, management, and reporting of medical data.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, initiative, and accountability.

Skills

GPA 3.0+

Healthcare interest

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

MS Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in a pre-health program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Type: Full-time and part-time positions available

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Location: Allina HealthCare Central Laboratory – Tenth Avenue Facility, Minneapolis, MN

Reports to: Pathology Support Services Supervisor

Who is HPA?

Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) is a physician-owned private pathology practice providing pathology services to healthcare organizations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our team includes highly skilled pathologists and professional staff who work together to provide diagnostic pathology services.

About the Post-Graduate Pathology Program

The HPA Post-Graduate Pathology Program provides passionate individuals aspiring to pursue advanced professional degrees in healthcare fields with meaningful experience in a hospital-based pathology environment.

The Opportunity

Interested in seeing what happens to a surgical specimen after it leaves the operating room?

As an Operating Room Runner, you will work directly with operating room staff and surgeons to transport surgical specimens to the pathology laboratory. You’ll gain firsthand exposure to the connection between surgery, laboratory medicine, and pathology while working alongside pathologists, pathologist assistants, and other laboratory professionals.

This is a fast-paced role where attention to detail, communication, reliability, and professionalism are essential.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and accurately transport surgical specimens between the operating rooms and Central Laboratory.
• Communicate professionally with surgeons, nurses, operating room staff, and pathology staff.
• Relay messages and information between the operating room and pathology team.
• Follow established procedures for specimen handling and transportation.
• Work collaboratively to assist colleagues in the collection, management, and reporting of medical data.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, initiative, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a pre-health program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in pursuing advanced professional degrees in the healthcare field..
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take initiative.

Why Join HPA?

• Gain meaningful experience in a hospital-based pathology environment.
• Learn directly from pathologists and pathologist assistants.
• Participate in educational sessions covering cancer staging, tumor types, molecular testing, and disease processes.
• Gain hands-on exposure to grossing and the diagnostic pathology workflow.
• Opportunities to shadow autopsies and live surgeries.
• Develop a working understanding of diagnostic medical laboratory operations.

HPA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Company-paid medical insurance, including employer HSA contributions.
• Dental and vision reimbursement.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with safe harbor contribution.
• Paid parking.
• Annual bonus opportunity.

Hospital Pathology Associates, PA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

HPA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.