Description

JOB DETAILS
Department: Lab Administration
FTE: 1.0
Workdays: Monday - Friday
Shift(s): Days
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: In-Person

Purpose of this position: Under supervised direction of a board-certified pathologist, performs high-level tasks within surgical pathology to include simple to complex gross dissection, frozen section, and resident education in addition to general planning, evaluating, and coordinating of daily workflow.

A sign-on bonus ($5,000.00) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Hennepin Healthcare

Welcome to Hennepin Healthcare!  We are an integrated system of care that includes a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, an acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County.  We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research. Our vision is to transform the health of our community – exceptional care without exception. 

Surgical Pathology

Working at Hennepin Healthcare’s Surgical Pathology Laboratory offers a uniquely rewarding experience, blending professional growth with a strong sense of purpose. The team is highly collaborative, with 6 pathologists, 3 pathologists’ assistants and numerous support staff working closely together to ensure accurate, timely diagnoses and the highest quality of patient care. Cutting-edge diagnostic technology supports precision and innovation, while the lab’s commitment to patient-centered service ensures that each case contributes meaningfully to improving lives. Staff benefit from a culture of respect, continuous learning, and mutual support, making it not just a workplace, but a community dedicated to excellence in healthcare. 

Benefits and Perks 

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA - Multiple plan options to fit you and your family’s needs.  
• PERA pension 
• Federal student loan forgiveness eligible

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs specimen gross examination
• Selects, dissects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination
• Performs frozen sections
• Performs gross and microscopic photography
• Prepares and utilizes necessary materials for teaching, training and evaluation of students (pathology residents, non-pathology residents, and medical students) and technical staff
• Maintains specimen storage (both short and long term) to meet regulatory, legal and teaching requirements
• Performs intraoperative kidney biopsy adequacy service
• Collects data for and assesses quality indicators for surgical pathology
• Assist with oversight, testing, and optimization of laboratory information system workflows related to surgical pathology services
• Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards
• Assists in the evaluation of equipment and instrumentation
• Writes procedures and provides technical direction as needed to staff
• Assists with billing and audits and assurance of compliance
• Demonstrates patient and family centered care behaviors

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and completion of formal Pathologists’ Assistant training program
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), OR an approved equivalent
• As a condition of employment, those hired “as eligible” must become certified within 24 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a pathologist assistant preferred but new graduates welcome to apply