Surgical Pathology Technician

Overview

Fairview Health Services is looking for a Surgical Pathology Technician at University of Minnesota Medical Center!

Overview:

The University of Minnesota Medical Center represents a coordinated academic health care system and is comprised of two hospitals and dozens of adult specialty clinics on both the East and West banks of the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. It is the flagship facility of Fairview providing breakthrough medicine and redefining the health of our community.

This is a

• 1.0 FTE (80Hours worked every two weeks)

• Night shift position with 8 hour shifts (11pm-7:30am)

• Sunday - Thursday - No Weekends!

The ideal candidate has a bachelor degree in a biological science such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology.

Responsibilities Job Description

The Surgical Pathology Technician (SPT) performs all work processes vital for the preparation or procurement of specimens (blocks, slides, tissue, other) used for high complexity testing as defined by CLIA'88. The SPT possesses knowledge of the pathology/clinical laboratories (Cytology, Cytogenetic, Hematopathology, Molecular, Histology, or other), recognizes problems, identifies basic causes, and makes corrections using established protocols. The SPT processes data based on knowledge of technical conditions affecting diagnostic test results and performs procedures within established parameters. The SPT collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote patient and provider experience. The SPT works independently under general supervision.

Responsibilities include:

Identifies and processes samples, accession/order enter specimens/tests into the computer system, performs technical work processes, recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them, regulatory and compliance, contributes to a positive patient and provider experience, other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Associates degree or 24 credits college coursework with emphasis in biology & chemistry.

Preferred

• BS degree or Medical Assistant degree

• 1-2 year of experience in a clinical laboratory or anatomic diagnostic laboratory

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: ~~~

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.