Tech- Histology Lab - Hematology

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mayo Clinic in Phoenix seeks a dedicated pathology support specialist to prepare specimens for processing, maintain patient identification, and support LIS throughout the workflow. This role involves accessioning tissues, slide preparation, and basic equipment maintenance in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate confidentiality, accuracy under stress, and a willingness to assist across departments as needed in pathology services.

Qualifications

• Confidentiality and trustworthiness required.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.
• Experience with pathology Laboratory Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for processing and analysis with accurate patient identification.
• Retrieve and verify patient specimens; accession wet tissue, outside/consultation, and cytology specimens.
• Compile work logs, print slides, slide cover slipping, and pathology case distribution.
• Maintain equipment, dispose hazardous waste, and manage chemical storage.
• Answer phones and retain records; assist in other areas as directed.

Job description

The individual will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by preparing various specimens for processing and analysis while maintaining positive patient identification throughout the preparation process.

Responsibilities include retrieval and verification of patient specimens; tracking of specimens without a requisition; accessioning wet tissue specimens, outside/consultation material, and cytology specimens; compiling work logs and printing slides; slide cover slipping; pathology case distribution; block and slide filing and retrieval; processor and other equipment maintenance; chemical hazardous waste removal; distillation of laboratory chemicals; record retention; cleaning and upkeep of work areas; disposal of stored patient tissues; ordering stain requests; answering phones; and knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems. May perform gross examination of surgical biopsies and embedding tissue blocks; as well as assist in any other areas as directed. Performs duties and communicates in an accurate, professional and ethical manner.

Must demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness as well as an ability to utilize proper techniques to deal effectively with people in stressful situations. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.

Additional Responsibilities for this department:

Retrieval and verification of patient specimens; tracking of specimens; accessioning tissue specimens, outside/consultation material, and cytology specimens; compiling work logs and printing slides; pathology case distribution; block and slide filing and retrieval; record retention; cleaning and upkeep of work areas; answering phones; and knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems. Assist in any other areas as directed. Performs duties and communicates in an accurate, professional and ethical manner.

*This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.*