Lab Pathology Tech - St. Peter's Hospital - Full Time

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,016,000 - 73,379,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a full-time Anatomic Pathology Tech to join our Pathology team. Under supervision, you will assess and prepare daily work assignments in a clerical lab role, including filing slides, preparing slides for send-out, and conference support.

You will perform duties per SOP, track specimens, and assist with procedures while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and adaptable to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keeps up to date on policies, procedures, skills, and competency surveys.
• Troubleshoot/problem solve minor/unusual problems promptly.
• Complete required CE credits.
• Access and understand SOPs and manuals within department.
• Follow SOPs for specimen storage/handling/reference lab testing.
• Develop a basic understanding of operation of instrumentation/equipment per SOP.
• Use Copath to track specimens (overdue, pending logs).
• Access system to find patient/test information and results.
• Assist with procedures and small projects as needed.
• Complete annual review of lab safety and hazardous materials procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Anatomic Pathology Tech If you are looking for a full-time position, this could be your opportunity. Here at Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a full time Anatomic Pathology Tech to join our Pathology team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Under general supervision of the section supervisor, this person is responsible for the assessing and preparing of daily work assignments. This is a clerical position in the Pathology Lab. The individual will be completing file slides, charts, answering phones, preparing slides for send out, gathering slides for conference and consultations, slide and requisition filing, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Keeps up to date on policies, procedures, skills, and successful completion of competency surveys in a timely manner.
• Able to troubleshoot/problem solve minor/unusual problems in a timely manner.
• Completes required CE.
• Able to access and understand procedure and policy manuals within department.
• Follows SOP for specimen storage/handling/reference lab testing.
• Develops a basic understanding of the operation of all instrumentation/equipment used according to SOP, department policies and procedures.
• Utilizes Copath functions to appropriately track specimens (overdue, pending logs, etc.).
• Utilizes the system to find patient/test information and test results.
• Assists with procedures, small projects, as necessary.
• Completes annual review of lab safety, hazardous material, infectious control procedures.
• Restocks supplies as required.

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and adaptable to tasks.

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $19.20 - $25.58 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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