Pathology Hospital Tech: Specimen Prep & Accessioning

Summit Pathology; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Aetna)

Dental Insurance (Cigna)

Vision Insurance (Cigna)

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Shield

TeleHealth

Job summary

Summit Pathology is seeking a Pathology Hospital Tech to join our growing team in Colorado. The role involves assisting with processing and preparation of surgical and cytology specimens, working closely with pathologists and hospital staff.

Hours are variable and rotate through hospitals and our main lab, with shifts typically from early morning to early evening. The position includes rotating through UCHealth and Banner facilities in Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins.

Qualifications

• Education/experience: An earned associate degree (or higher) in a laboratory science obtained from an accredited institution. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively problem-solve issues.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess specimen quality, make corrections, and prepare for processing.
• Accession specimens into the LIS with data entry.
• Demonstrates accuracy in identification and numbering of specimens.
• Accurate filing and slide handling in the file room.
• Rotate through hospital facilities and assist with procedures such as needle aspirations, CT biopsies, and endoscopy.
• Assist with frozen sections from operating rooms and manage inventory.
• Provide professional communication with hospital staff and triage calls.
• Collaborate with team to complete lab duties and improve processes.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Data entry / computer systems

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Summit Pathology is seeking a Pathology Hospital Tech to join our growing team in Colorado. The role involves assisting with processing and preparation of surgical and cytology specimens, working closely with pathologists and hospital staff.

Hours are variable and rotate through hospitals and our main lab, with shifts typically from early morning to early evening. The position includes rotating through UCHealth and Banner facilities in Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins.