Medical Laboratory Technician - Pathology Digital Imaging

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Digital Processing Technician in the Digital Pathology Department to support surgical pathology cases and referrals from outside institutions.

You will prepare and process microscopy slides for scanning, route materials to pathologists, and coordinate with pathology staff. Documentation uses Beaker and related systems; collaboration with Histology and Surgical Pathology is daily.

Qualifications

• High school education required; associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory tech or biological science.
• Meets minimum continuing education requirements; health surveillance requirements.
• Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process microscopy slides for scanning.
• Direct materials to pathologists and other pathology personnel; respond to requests for diagnostic specimens.
• Record specimens/projects using Beaker and other databases; coordinate with Histology and Surgical Pathology.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher in medical laboratory technology or biological science

Tools

Beaker

Job description

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Scope Of Position

The Digital Pathology Department provides continuity of care for patients of OSUWMC as it relates to surgical pathology cases that are performed at OSUWMC. As well as cases that originate at outside institutions and are now being referred for secondary review at OSUWMC. These services support clinical care, clinical trials, and research activities of OSUWMC physicians as relates to surgical pathology specimens and Digital Pathology Services.

Position Summary

The Digital Processing Technician provides high quality customer service for the Department of Pathology. This position involves the preparation and processing of microscopy slides for scanning, as well as directing of materials to the appropriate pathologists and other pathology personnel. Responds to requests for diagnostic pathology specimens from investigators in Pathology and OSU Wexner Medical Center, Digital Pathology Scan Center, OSU Clinical Trials Office, pathology support staff and attorney offices and other outside requests. This position will respond to requests and gathers all necessary information for processing of requests; monitors and validates the appropriateness of individuals requesting material; ensures proper approval for use of diagnostic specimens, specimen obtained from banked on site and off site locations. The Processing Technician will record specimens/ projects utilizing Beaker and other databases for tracking various stages of completion. This position does interact with pathologists and collaborates with other pathology services i.e. Histology, Surgical Pathology on a daily. The Digital Processing Technician reports to the Manager Digital Pathology and takes direction from the Lead Digital Processing Technician.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: High school education required; Associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

On going: Meets minimum continuing education requirements; meets health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.