Surgical Pathology Technician - Path Frozen Sect Lab

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 32,084 - 45,956; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking a candidate to handle fresh tissue specimens and perform various technical procedures. This role involves managing clinical studies and requires a high school diploma or GED with preferable lab experience.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree. Candidates with substantial lab experience will also be considered. This is a full-time position with a salary ranging from $23.29 to $33.36 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years relevant experience or Associates’ degree.
• Associates degree preferred; significant working experience in a lab is considered.
• Medical terminology and understanding of anatomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volume of fresh tissue specimens while maintaining integrity.
• Perform technical procedures on patient tissue for microscopic slides.
• Manage multiple clinical and research studies at various processing stages.

Skills

Medical terminology

Understanding of anatomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

Job description

Benefits Highlights

• 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and 2 years relevant experience or Associates’ degree.

Associates degree preferred. In the absence of a college degree, consideration will be given to an individual with significant working experience in a laboratory setting, which has provided a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment and safety.

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

Medical terminology preferred. Understanding of anatomy preferred.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$23.29 - $33.36/ hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm. Overtime as needed

Weekend Schedule

On‑call as scheduled

International Assignment

No

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. Learn more about 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.

Recruiter

Rhonda Wilson