Anatomic Pathology Technician

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Anatomic Pathology Technician for an evening, full-time role at Bell Hospital. You will receive, process and accession specimens, ensure accurate labeling, and prepare slides for microscopic evaluation while supporting histology and gross room duties.

You’ll perform data entry in LIS and EMR, manage inventory, and assist with autopsy services as needed. Team collaboration and high attention to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process and accession specimens using LIS/EMR systems.
• Coverslip, label and organize slides for microscopic evaluation.
• Perform data entry, tracking, filing and shipping within the dept.
• Assist in autopsy service as needed.
• Maintain inventory and prepare reagents and controls.
• Operate and troubleshoot instrumentation; document quality control.
• Support case assembly, slide distribution and staining as applicable.
• Communicate with OR staff and pathologists for specimen details.

Skills

Data entry

LIS

EMR

Quality control

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Autopsy assistance

Specimen labeling

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Associates Degree

Tools

LIS

EMR

Job description

Position Title

Anatomic Pathology Technician

Evenings - Full Time

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

M - F 12pm - 8:30pm

The Anatomic Pathology Technician will receive, process and accession specimens utilizing the hospital and laboratory information systems. Will be responsible for the coverslipping, organizing and accurate labeling of all slides for microscopic evaluation. Will also perform data entry, tracking, filing, documentation, packing and shipping within the department to assist with duties of both the histology and gross room personnel. May assist in the autopsy service.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Ability to stay calm and organized in high stress, fast paced, environment while managing the activity flow required for accurate and quality specimen reporting.
• Accurately performs entry of complex data such as patient demographics, insurance information and diagnostic codes in both hospital and laboratory information systems, according to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable. Participate in orienting new employees to the section.
• Demonstrates technical competence with LIS, EMR and PC - Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards. Adheres to all policies and procedures. Participates in inspection readiness.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies. Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, controls and specimens for analysis.
• Maintains, operates, troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate quality control documentation.
• May assist with case assembly, slide distribution, coverslipping, staining, processing receiving slides and blocks for consultation and sending out slides and blocks for consultation.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies such as assist with frozen sections and staining, photograph pertinent specimens, as well as assist during autopsy examinations.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Retrieves specimens from the OR, when necessary. Communicates with OR staff and surgeons to receive accurate information regarding the patient’s history and what is being requested of the specimen(s). Relays this information to other technicians, PA’s, residents, and pathologists in surgical pathology.
• Uses and wears PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.
• Uses, stores and disposes of biohazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps, and other potential hazardous materials according to policy.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree
• Basic computer skills

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-56197

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.