Anatomic Pathology Support Technician Histology-

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Anatomic Pathology Support Technician Histology to process, describe, dissect tissue specimens and prepare slides for rapid diagnosis. The role involves data entry, quality checks, and assisting pathologists with intraoperative assessments.

You will handle touch preps, frozen sections, and staining, while ensuring PHI compliance and maintaining equipment and supplies across UH facilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a histology or medical lab setting.
• Experience handling tissue specimens and slide preparation.
• Ability to enter data accurately and interpret specimen information.
• Knowledge of PHI handling and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides service to Clients, Patients, and Hospital Divisions. Answers phones, reports results, and assists clients (20%).
• Registers and Accessions Surgical and Cytology specimens for diagnosis, maintains specimen TAT and integrity (40%).
• Sections tissue samples and stains slides for Frozen section histological diagnosis (15%).
• Assists with laboratory support functions (15%).

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Medical terminology

Pathology terminology

Laboratory information systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in a science-related field

Medical Lab Technician (MLT-ASCP) MLT/HT (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Anatomic Pathology Support Technician Histology- (2600093C)

Anatomic Pathology Support Technician Histology- - ( 2600093C )

• Competitive hourly rate

A Brief Overview

• Anatomic Pathology Support Technician is responsible for processing, describing, dissecting small tissue specimens and preparing slides for rapid diagnosis.
• This position receives, registers, and interprets medical information accurately to perform data entry and technical assessment of specimen integrity.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment with fluids to identify Microbiology and/or Cytology, fixed tissues-Histology, or fresh- ALL intraoperative specimens to which requires adequacy or assessment by a Pathologist.
• This position is responsible for technical preparation of the assessment: touch preps, frozen sectioning, and staining. Specialized patient testing preparation/data entry required.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills are required to direct or provide information to clients, clinicians, or hospital divisions which will directly impact patient care.
• Maintains equipment and supplies as needed.
• Responsible for receipt, distribution, and return of patient pathology slides within the UH system.
• Position requires participation in regional float pool (as needed).

What You Will Do

• Provides service to Clients, Patients, and Hospital Divisions. Answers phones, reports results, and assists clients (20%) Competency #7
• Registers and Accessions Surgical and Cytology specimens for diagnosis, maintains specimen TAT and Integrity (40%) Competency #4
• Sections tissue samples and stains slides for Frozen section histological diagnosis (15%) Competency #6
• Assists with laboratory support functions (15%) Competency #5

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Associate's Degree in a science related field (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 2+ years Of experience in a similar position and can demonstrate proficiency of all skills in that level. (Required) and
• Prior histology lab experience (Preferred)
• Previous Medical Laboratory experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Lab equipment maintenance (Preferred proficiency)
• Microsoft Office skills in Word and Excel (Required proficiency)
• Customer service skills (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of medical terminology (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of pathology terminology (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of pathology lab testing including reflex pathways for anatomic pathology. (Required proficiency)
• Computer skills essential; knowledge of laboratory information systems (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Lab Technician (MLT-ASCP) MLT/HT (Preferred)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%