Pathology Technician

About the role

The Pathology Technician performs a combination of technical and workflow-support duties within Anatomic Pathology, including specimen accessioning, gross examination of biopsy specimens, frozen section preparation, and rapid on-site evaluation support.

Responsibilities

• Works actively to instill and maintain cost prevention and cost containment.
• Supports hospital policy and assists in the implementation of hospital policy changes.
• Exercises prudent judgment in performance of technical skills and operation of the area.
• Receives, verifies, and accession specimens into the laboratory information systems.
• Confirms patient identification and specimen labeling accuracy.
• Accurately accessions all specimens that are delivered to the department, including cytology specimens.
• Resolves specimen discrepancies for samples received from various hospital areas, ensuring accurate identification and timely processing.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in science-related or education equivalent that includes the following: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• Licensure/Certification: Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification or certification eligible by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.
• Experience: One year of previous Histology or Grossing Experience.
• Flexibility to work additional shifts as needed.
• Ability to utilize different pathology instruments including maintenance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Daily Pay
• "NEW" Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match

Skills

• Flexibility to work additional shifts as needed.
• Ability to utilize different pathology instruments including maintenance and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Daily Pay
• "NEW" Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Day Shift