Pathology Technician

About the role

17-week contract position for a Pathology Technician responsible for high-complexity laboratory testing of human tissue specimens, including gross description, dissection, preparation, and meticulous record-keeping while adhering to strict laboratory and quality control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens for examination, holding, and transport/shipment.
• Assists with the preparation of freshly removed surgical specimens for cytologic studies.
• Assumes responsibility for good documentation practices and maintains clear and legible records.
• Performs laboratory high-complexity testing (e.g., specimen grossing) as delegated by the Technical Supervisor in a compliant manner.
• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of surgical pathology experience.
• Certified by an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) school.
• Certified Pathologists’ Assistant from a NAACLS-accredited PA training program.
• PA (ASCP) certification required.