Hematopathology Tech: Diagnostic Support & Autopsy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a Pathology Technician I to support pathologists, pathologist assistants or residents in processing and analysis of surgical specimens following approved procedures, with occasional guidance. May oversee a portion of training and assist in autopsies.

Key capabilities include mentoring, diagnostic testing, equipment maintenance and quality assurance, with a focus on safety and team collaboration within a renowned academic health system.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Accessions patient specimens following standard procedures in a timely manner to meet clinical needs of the Gross Room.
• Performs biopsies and other special procedures as assigned by PAs following standard approved procedures.
• Maintains specimens, equipment and supplies, records and files.
• Assists residents and pathologists in performing autopsies, maintains the autopsy suites by performing daily cleaning and maintenance following approved laboratory and safety procedures.

Skills

Mentoring & Coaching

Diagnostic Testing

Equipment Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Education

Associate’s

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a Pathology Technician I to support pathologists, pathologist assistants or residents in processing and analysis of surgical specimens following approved procedures, with occasional guidance. May oversee a portion of training and assist in autopsies.

Key capabilities include mentoring, diagnostic testing, equipment maintenance and quality assurance, with a focus on safety and team collaboration within a renowned academic health system.