Anatomic Pathology Prep Technician (FT, Days) - Abington

Abington Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital in the United States seeks an AP Prep Technician to prepare specimens for microscopic evaluation under supervision. You will accession, track, and distribute slides, maintain supplies and equipment, and ensure safety in handling biohazards and chemicals.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with about one year in lab clerical/technical tasks, strong communication, and careful attention to detail to support accurate patient testing and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 1 year in lab clerical/technical work or on-the-job training.
• Clear communication to accurately process patient samples.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and adapt to changing duties.

Responsibilities

• Accession and prep specimens for microscopic evaluation with attention to detail.
• Maintain organized workstation and ensure lean workflow.
• Inventory and request supplies to maintain minimum levels.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Dispose of biohazardous and chemical waste per rules and safety guidelines.

Skills

Effective communications

Interpersonal relationships

Flexibility

Accuracy and attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager and Pathologist(s) the AP Prep Technician performs a variety of tasks and procedures to prepare a wide range of specimens for microscopic evaluation using established and approved protocols. Tasks include maintenance of equipment, maintaining department supplies, specimen receiving, reconciliation of paperwork vs. specimen, accessioning, tracking and distribution of specimens and slides, filing blocks and all other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Accession and prep specimens for microscopic evaluation with attention to detail to maintain unique identifying information and following proper procedures.
• Inventory and request supplies to always maintain established minimum levels.
• Maintains an organized workstation to allow for efficient lean workflow and ensure workload expectations are met.
• Maintains all laboratory equipment according to manufacturer and laboratory procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment as necessary to ensure proper specimen quality, processing, staining and coverslipping.
• Documents all maintenance records.
• Disposes of biohazardous and chemical waste according to proper procedures in accordance with State and Federal guidelines to maintain environmental safety.
• File and dispose of blocks in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED 1 year in lab related clerical and technical skills or on-the-job training.
• Effective Communications – Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information for proper processing of patient samples.
• Interpersonal Relationships – Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing environment and duties within a given timeframe.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail – Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology as it relates to the job and to problem solving.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees.

Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.