Anatomic Pathology Technician

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Anatomic Pathology Technician to join their team. This role involves vital responsibilities such as accessioning surgical specimens, assisting in autopsies, and ensuring the efficiency of the gross room. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and a solid foundation in medical terminology and anatomy. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive healthcare environment that values learning and growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; HT certification preferred.
• Five years lab experience or equivalent role in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning and evaluating surgical pathology specimens.
• Assisting in frozen section preparation and autopsy performance.
• Maintaining cleanliness and inventory in the gross room.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Basic Anatomy Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HT - Histotechnician Registered Certification

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computer Systems

Job description

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Anatomic Pathology Technician

Apply locations RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR129061

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Job Description Summary: Serves as a Pathologist extender for the Department of Pathology. Is responsible for case accessioning; gross description and sampling of small uncomplicated tissue specimens; evisceration of autopsies; preparation and collection of tissue for special studies; cutting, staining, and cover slipping of frozen section tissue; maintaining supplies of gross room/morgue; disposal of old specimens; identify and resolve labeling/identification discrepancies.

Responsibilities And Duties:

1. 30% Accessioning of Surgical Pathology Specimens: Accurately accession all surgical pathology specimens/case types in the AP LIS. Must be diligent with proper specimen identification and labeling. All discrepancies must be addressed in a timely and professional manner with all health care personnel to ensure optimal patient care.
2. 25% Evaluation and Gross Dissection of Small Specimens: Accurately complete the gross evaluation of small uncomplicated surgical specimens. This necessitates proper description/dictation, identification, and cassetting of the specimen.
3. 15% Assistance in Gross Room Frozen Section Preparation: Assist Pathologist in the evaluation and selection of tissue at time of frozen section. Perform all functions of the slide preparation including tissue freezing, cutting, staining, and cover slipping. Preparation of the staining alcohol/air-dried touch preps. Process special study tissue i.e., ER/PR, Lymphoma, Chromosome analysis when needed. Must be able to keep simultaneous frozen section specimens on different patients and/or same patient with multiple sites separated, properly identified, labeled, and organized.
4. 10% Autopsy Performance: Identify and prepare the body for autopsy. Perform the evisceration of autopsy cases. Evisceration includes organ/organ block removal, weighing of selected organs. Closing of the body cavities and cleaning of the autopsy suite. The cleaning is to follow the established safety and infection control procedures.
5. 10% Maintenance of Gross Room: Ensure that all instruments are sharp and that workstations are well stocked. Maintain all machines in an excellent working manner. Keep supply inventory at an optimum level and order supplies when needed. Ensure that the general cleanliness of the gross room is preserved in an excellent manner.
6. 10% Performance Miscellaneous Assigned Tasks: This includes, but is not limited to, the disposal of tissue, observance of all safety precautions, computer knowledge, file correlation and troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED (Required) HT - Histotechnician Registered - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Job Description: HT (ASCP) Certification or five years general laboratory Experience in a position such as Technical Lab Assistant or other hospital based assistant (surgery, gen med). Highly skilled communicator and critical thinking skills. Medical terminology and Basic anatomy knowledge. Strong computer skills.

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Surgical Pathology

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