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

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition allowance

Career development

Magnet Hospital recognition

Job summary

St. Peter’s Hospital, part of Peter’s Health Partners, is seeking a full-time Anatomic Pathology Tech for our Pathology Lab. Under supervision, you will assess and prepare daily work, handle slides, charts, calls, and send-out preparations, and support conferences and consultations.

You will help keep SOPs current, troubleshoot issues, complete CE, access manuals, and utilize Copath for tracking. Strong organization, independence, and focus are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Keeps policies, procedures, and competencies up to date.
• Troubleshoots minor problems in a timely manner.
• Completes required CE and follows SOPs for specimen handling.
• Uses Copath to track specimens and locate patient/test information.
• Assists with procedures and small projects as needed.
• Performs annual lab safety reviews and restocks supplies.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multitask

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Copath system

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 Techto join our Pathologyteam 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: $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.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.