Path Surg Grossing Tech

HNL Lab Medicine; Allentown (Lehigh County); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HNL Lab Medicine in Allentown, PA, seeks a qualified individual to perform gross preparation and description of non-complex surgical specimens. The role supports surgical pathology by selecting tissue for microscopic analysis and ensuring accurate accessioning in the LIS.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and can work a Monday–Friday, 4:30 pm–1:00 am shift, with independence and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• Education/training equivalent to the above including 60 semester hours with 24 labs or 24 science hours with chemistry/biology plus ABHES/NAACLA training.
• Strong reading, analytical, and basic medical terminology skills.

Responsabilités

• Selects and prepares tissue for microscopic examination for permanent sections.
• Performs gross description of non-complex surgical specimens.
• Ensures correct accessioning and numbering of surgical specimens in the LIS.
• Assists with special projects as designated by the Lead PA, Pathology Manager or Pathologist.
• Ability to work independently with minimum direction.

Formation

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

60 semester hours with 24 lab tech or 24 science hours incl chemistry, biology, and 12 hours in related fields; ABHES/NAACLA training or equivalent

Outils

Laboratory Information Systems

Description du poste

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 4:30 pm- 1:00 am

Performs gross dictation of non-complex surgical cases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists in the gross preparation of non-complex surgical examinations which includes:

• Selects and prepare tissue for microscopic examination for permanent sections for light microscopy.
• Performs gross description of non-complex surgical specimens.
• Assures correct accessioning and numbering of surgical specimens utilizing pathology information system.
• Assists, initiates, implements and/or completes special projects as designated by the Lead PA, Pathology Manager or Pathologist.
• Ability to work independently with minimum direction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Minimum: An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution

OR

Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Must understand basic medical terminology.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Word processing, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Laboratory Information Systems

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address:

794 Roble Rd

Primary Location:

HNL- Roble

Position Type:

Onsite

Department:

1046-00206 Pathology Gross Room