Tissue Registry Technician - Tissue Registry - SEOP

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The Summer Employment Opportunity Program (SEOP) provides temporary summer employment opportunities to children, step-children and spouses of Mayo Clinic employees enrolled in a college degree granting program of study, and is intended to help supervisors accommodate employee vacation requests when seasonal work volumes are high. The Tissue Registry Tech is responsible for reviewing all pathology reports and selects relevant Systematized Nomenclature Of medicine (SNOMED) codes based on tissue site and diagnosis. The Tissue Registry Tech is also responsible for performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include pulling and filing of tissue (fresh and formalin fixed), glass slides, and paraffin blocks. Other duties may include maintaining supply inventory, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning. The Tissue Registry Tech works with various computer information systems on a daily basis. The Tissue Registry Tech needs to be able to handle fresh and formalin fixed tissue, organs, and amputations for archival purposes. Requires the ability to be attentive to details and to adhere to strict safety requirements for handling hazardous chemicals and infectious agents. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Must be a child, step-child, or spouse of a current Mayo Clinic employee.
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree granting program.
• Must be returning to college in the fall.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 10 weeks.
• Must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program
• Requires the ability to be attentive to details and to adhere to strict safety requirements for handling hazardous chemicals and infectious agents.
• Must be organized, able to prioritize and work in a self-disciplined environment.
• Must possess good human relations skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Must be able to work independently as well in a team environment.
• All MUST be included for your application to be considered : CV/Resume Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology, and a background in science or 1-2 years of medical experience is preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations and other office equipment desired.
• The ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to ensure positive patient identification.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing all pathology reports
• Selecting relevant Systematized Nomenclature Of medicine (SNOMED) codes based on tissue site and diagnosis
• Performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include pulling and filing of tissue (fresh and formalin fixed), glass slides, and paraffin blocks
• Maintaining supply inventory
• Stocking
• Receiving shipments
• Cleaning
• Handling fresh and formalin fixed tissue, organs, and amputations for archival purposes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees