Laboratory Technician, Surgical Pathology

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 80,433,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 28 days/year

100% paid parental leave

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Health, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance and professional 4

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician, Surgical Pathology to join our Laboratory Services team in Denver. Under general supervision, you will triage, accession, and process Surgical Pathology specimens, while supporting pathologists and assistants in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle quality control, instrument maintenance, and safety compliance, acting as a liaison with clinical teams. Prior histology/cytology experience is preferred and standard lab safety practices apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years as a laboratory technician in a hospital/medical or research laboratory.
• Surgical pathology, histology or cytology laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triages, accessioning, and processing of Surgical Pathology specimens.
• Assist Pathologists' Assistants to meet turnaround times and cut-off times.
• Maintain reagents, instruments, and housekeeping in the Gross Room for safety.
• Perform instrument QC and preventative maintenance; monitor environmental controls.
• Serve as liaison between Surgical Pathology and outside clinical teams and answer collection method questions.

Skills

Histopathology techniques

Quality control

Specimen accessioning

Immunohistochemistry

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory safety

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Laboratory Technician, Surgical Pathology to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Laboratory Services

Work for an ASCP-designated Leading Laboratory, recognized for excellence in quality outcomes, professional development, trusted leadership, and laboratory visibility.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for independently triaging, accessioning, and handing off Surgical Pathology specimens. Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance tasks, maintenance, and helps maintain processing instrumentation for safety and compliance purposes. This position provides support to the Pathologists' Assistants and Pathologists. Handles day to day bench related problems with little supervision. Is a liaison for the department when the Pathologists' Assistants, The Anatomic Pathology Manager, or Pathologist is not available. May be asked to provide backup and support coverage to all other areas of Anatomic Pathology (OMC Surgical Pathology Gross Room, Cytology, Histology, and Decedent Affairs).

Essential Functions

• Surgical Pathology Specimen Accessioning and Processing including proper labeling, handling preservation, transportation, storage and disposal of specimens. (35%)
• Responsible for triage and organization of Surgical Pathology specimens to assist Pathologists' Assistants in the execution of daily work to ensure consistent turnaround times and to meet cut-off times. (15%)
• Responsible for reagent and instrument maintenance. (10%)
• Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the Gross Room space to assist in maintaining an environment of safety. (10%)
• Performs instrument quality control, preventative maintenance and environmental controls. (10%)
• Acts as a liaison between the Surgical Pathology department and outside clinical teams. may handle questions regarding collection methods and other clinical details needed to improve specimen quality. (5%)
• May provide to provide general assistance in the Decedent Affairs Office, Histology and Cytology as needed. (5%)
• Assist in specialized collections and processing for procedures like bone marrows, frozen sections, renal adequacy, etc. (5%)
• Is compliant with all safety, life safety, regulatory and infection control procedures. (5%)

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

1-3 years As a laboratory technician in a hospital/medical or research laboratory. Surgical pathology, histology or cytology laboratory experience preferred. Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of Histopathology/Surgical Pathology techniques and Ancillary Testing (flow cytometry, cytogenetics, electron microscopy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, etc.)
• General knowledge of specimen sources and surgical procedures to accurately perform accessioning.
• Familiar with regulatory compliance in Quality Control (QC) and competency requirements.
• Knowledge of Surgical Pathology coding.
• Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality issues relative to testing in the area of oversight.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented work relative to completing ancillary testing paperwork, accessioning, and handling specimens for processing and testing.
• Ability to work professionally with patients and coworkers.
• Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
• Good communication and customer relation skills.
• Ability to receive and accurately process patient specimens.
• Ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
• Ability to work independently.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.00 - $28.07 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver H