Histology Lab Tech II: Prep & Pathology Support

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 53,796 - 64,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Holiday leave

Tuition benefit

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for the Histology Laboratory Technologist Assistant in the Department of Pathology. This full-time position processes surgical pathology specimens, preparing them for review and diagnosis under supervision, while ensuring accuracy of paperwork and sample labeling.

Onsite in Aurora, CO, the role emphasizes meticulous specimen handling, adherence to safety policies and collaboration with pathologists, residents, and lab staff

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• Substitution: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to five (5) years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain daily surgical blocks, organize and maintain blocks and unstained slides for temporary and permanent storage.
• Take temperatures of paraffin baths, pots, ovens, cryostats, refrigerators and maintain charts of temperatures; perform routine preventative maintenance and document appropriately.
• Performs all procedures in a timely manner.
• Answer laboratory phone and histology email properly and take information correctly.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory supplies to ensure proper inventory.
• Knowledgeable of all lab procedures and specimen submission requirements.
• Understand and use proper safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Sets up tissue processors daily and ensures direct and complete communication with gross room staff.
• Communicates with lab staff, leadership, residents, pathologists and patients with respect and professionalism.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for the Histology Laboratory Technologist Assistant in the Department of Pathology. This full-time position processes surgical pathology specimens, preparing them for review and diagnosis under supervision, while ensuring accuracy of paperwork and sample labeling.

Onsite in Aurora, CO, the role emphasizes meticulous specimen handling, adherence to safety policies and collaboration with pathologists, residents, and lab staff