Pathology Lab Tech: Specimen Prep & Cytology

Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc; 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)

PTO & Holiday pay

401K Plan (Ascensus)

Identity theft protection

Legal shield protection

TeleHealth

Job summary

Summit Pathology is seeking a Pathology Hospital Tech to join our team. The role involves rotating across UCHealth and Banner facilities in Northern Colorado, including Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins.

You will assist pathologists and hospital staff in processing and preparing surgical and cytology specimens. The position requires an associate degree in a laboratory science (bachelor’s preferred) and strong problem-solving, organization, and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advancement.
• Experience with data entry and privacy compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess specimen quality and prepare specimens for processing.
• Accession specimens into LIS and ensure accurate data entry.
• Maintain accuracy in identification of numbers and names.
• Perform quality control of requisitions and file slides daily.
• Rotate through hospital facilities and assist with procedures.
• Assist with needle procedures and slide preparation.
• Handle offsite gross room organization and inventory.
• Interact with hospital staff and provide courteous phone support.
• Collaborate with team to meet department goals and mentor new staff.

Skills

Independence

Time management

Confidentiality

Customer service

Data entry

Anatomy & physiology

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Summit Pathology is seeking a Pathology Hospital Tech to join our team. The role involves rotating across UCHealth and Banner facilities in Northern Colorado, including Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins.

You will assist pathologists and hospital staff in processing and preparing surgical and cytology specimens. The position requires an associate degree in a laboratory science (bachelor’s preferred) and strong problem-solving, organization, and confidentiality skills.