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

Trinityhealth; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinityhealth is seeking a full-time Anatomic Pathology Tech at St. Peter's Hospital in the Albany area. This clerical pathology role supports the pathology team under supervision, handling daily assignments, slides, charts, and communications.

Responsibilities include preparing slides for send-out, conference, and consultations; filing requisitions; maintaining safety and policy compliance; and assisting with procedures and projects. Day shift, competitive pay range, and education opportunities.

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

• Supports pathology team under supervision, handling daily assignments and clerical tasks in the Pathology Lab.
• Completes file slides, charts, answers phones, prepares slides for send out, gathers slides for conference and consultations, slide and requisition filing.
• Keeps up to date on policies, procedures, skills, and competency surveys; troubleshoots minor problems; completes CE.
• Accesses procedure manuals; follows SOP for specimen handling; understands instrumentation operation.
• Uses Copath to track specimens; assists with procedures and small projects; restocks supplies.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Work independently

Adaptable to tasks

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 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.

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.