Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

As a Surgical Pathology Technician working in the Pathology Frozen Section Lab, you will be responsible for handling a high volume of fresh tissue specimens while maintaining sample integrity and patient identification. Additional responsibilities include:

• Actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives

• Performing 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

• Managing multiple time sensitive clinical and research studies at various stages of processing

• Creating touch prep or smear slides and performing staining of prepared fresh cytology specimens

• Applying 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 apply 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 Associate degree.

Additional Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred

• Medical terminology preferred

• Understanding of anatomy 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.

Application Requirements

*All must be included for your application to be considered:

• CV/Resume

• Cover letter

• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.

• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.

**DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.

*Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.

*International transcript:

• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.

• MUST show US equivalent degree.

• Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$22.27 - $31.91 per hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Laura Heyde

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.