Clinical Pathology Technician - Pre-Analytical Lab Tech

VCU Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Pathology Technician to support the clinical laboratory by resolving order/specimen issues and responding to telephone inquiries for test results and specimen criteria.

You will accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and perform pre-analytical procedures such as aliquoting, plating, and preparing smears, and shipping specimens per policy. Evening shifts and weekend rotation may apply, with pay range $16.08–$24.12 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of post high school education in a Health Science field preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory, reference laboratory, or college lab course work is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and perform pre-analytical specimen manipulation/preparation for analysis.
• Accession orders via LIS/CIS and verify specimen acceptability.
• Perform pre-analytical procedures including aliquoting, plating for microbiology, and preparing smears.
• Prepare specimens for shipping following lab policy; handle dangerous goods safely.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year of post high school education in a Health Science field

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Pathology Technician to support the clinical laboratory by resolving order/specimen issues and responding to telephone inquiries for test results and specimen criteria.

You will accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and perform pre-analytical procedures such as aliquoting, plating, and preparing smears, and shipping specimens per policy. Evening shifts and weekend rotation may apply, with pay range $16.08–$24.12 per hour.