Pathology Anatomic Technician / Lab Anatomical Pathology - FT, Rotating Hours

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Nebraska is seeking a dedicated laboratory support professional to assist pathologists in the Frozen Section and Gross areas, maintaining specimen storage, preparing stains, and coordinating send outs. The role involves transcription, QA, and daily instrument maintenance in a fast-paced pathology lab.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, with prior laboratory experience preferred. The position provides growth opportunities within a leading pediatric healthcare system in

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Accurate alpha/numeric keyboarding ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Accession, prepare, arrange, retrieve, order and store anatomic specimens.
• Maintain tissue specimen storage and dispose at intervals for retrieval.
• Coordinate send outs, consultations and transcription duties.
• Prepare stains and solutions for tissue preparation and staining.
• Perform quality control and preventive maintenance on instruments and supplies.
• Support staff and students in orientation and training.
• Update Policies and Procedures; assist CAP regulatory preparation.

Skills

Reading & writing

Keyboarding

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: Full-time, Rotating hours between 7:00am and 8:30pm

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Assists Pathologists in the Frozen Section/Gross area by maintaining storage of specimens, preparing stains, checking inventory, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and general cleaning. Coordinates send outs, consultations, transcription of autopsies, and other office duties related to Anatomic Pathology Testing.

Essential Functions

• Accession, prepare, arrange, retrieve, order, and store anatomic specimens to assist Pathologists with gross dictation.
• Maintain tissue specimen storage and dispose at prescribed intervals to facilitate retrieval as necessary.
• Coordinates Send outs (2nd opinions, requests, and research studies), consultations, maintains specimen log books, handles phone requests (Outside, Oncology, Surgery, GI), transcription of autopsies, perform QA, prepare materials for conferences, filing and maintaining of slides, and report entry for Pathologist review.
• Prepare stains and solutions necessary for tissue preparation and frozen section staining by following standard procedures.
• Perform and record quality control and preventative maintenance procedures to assure instruments, stains and procedures are operating within acceptable standards.
• Maintain the gross surgical and frozen section areas and the photography and cutting instruments to facilitate prompt and hygienic completion of tasks by daily monitoring and cleaning as necessary.
• Maintain supplies necessary for the completion of duties by checking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
• Supports new staff, current staff, and students in Orientation, Training, and Competency.
• Maintains and updates Policies and Procedures; Regulatory preparation for CAP inspection.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Requires ability to read, write and perform mathematical computations as normally acquired through a high school education.
• Accurate alpha/numeric keyboarding ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Licenses and Certifications

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!