Position
Biopsy Technician (2 positions available)
Position Type
Full-time employment for one full year, from early June to end of June
Location
Part of Allina HealthCare’s Central Laboratory in its Tenth Avenue Facility and connected to the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Schedule
Typical arrives at 1:00 pm and departs at 9:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Reports to
Pathology Support Services Supervisor
Job Description
The biopsy technician performs gross examinations of routine pathology specimens, which involves describing, measuring, and sometimes manipulating the tissue before submitting it for histological processing. Gross examination of pathology specimens is one of the first and most critical parts of the laboratory diagnostic process and an integral part of patient care.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform gross examinations of patient tissue specimens under the indirect supervision of a pathologists’ assistant
- Data entry of pathologic data into the electronic medical record
- Assist with the management of surgical specimens, including “flagging” cases for cancer prioritization processing
Qualifications
- 4-year undergraduate degree in pre-health program with 3.0 GPA or higher and the intention of applying to medical school or other healthcare postgraduate program
- Proficiency with computers and technology (specifically with Microsoft Office applications)
- Organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt and respond to problems in an efficient and creative manner
- Ability to multi-task efficiently during periods of high workload and stress
- Ability to initiate changes independently and demonstrate personal accountability