Overview
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Job Details
Title: Tissue Registry Clerk
Duration: 5 Months
Client: Mayo Clinic
Req ID: 36123146
Location: Rochester, MN
Shift/hours: Monday Thursday 7:30 am 4:00 pm, and Friday 6:30 am 3:00 pm; flexibility offered
Specific skills or previous experience:
- Organizing by sequential number, high attention to detail to identify if out of sequence.
- Data entry in Excel; documenting data accurately.
- Able to remain productive with repetitive tasks and work independently.
- Retrieving and refiling materials; counting and verifying materials.
- Non-clinical role; no patient access.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Duties:
The Tissue Registry Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include 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 Clerk works with various computer information systems on a daily basis. The Tissue Registry Clerk 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.
Additional experience:
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 prevent mislabeling. 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.