Pathology Lab Technician: Precise Tissue Processing

Commonspirit-Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs is seeking a Pathology Lab Assistant to perform essential technical and clerical activities related to processing tissue and body fluids, supporting the pathologist with accurate samples for examination and diagnosis.

You will conduct gross examinations under supervision, coordinate with histology staff, ensure proper specimen handling and documentation, and help maintain quality and turnaround times in a Magnet Hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED required.
• 6 months clinical laboratory experience required.
• Excellent customer service and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gross examination and dissection of surgical and autopsy specimens under the direct or indirect supervision of a pathologist, ensuring accurate documentation, tumor mapping, and comprehensive gross reporting.
• Review pertinent clinical information, history, imaging, and operative records, while coordinating with surgeons and clinicians to ensure all case details are thoroughly evaluated.
• Coordinate with histology technicians and laboratory staff to ensure prompt specimen accessioning, labeling, and processing to meet established reporting turnaround time goals.
• Perform frozen section processing, assist with intraoperative consultations, and obtain samples for research or other ancillary studies according to department standards.
• Ensure proper specimen handling, fixation, and CPT coding accuracy, while actively participating in the maintenance of surgical specimen archives in accordance with CAP and OSHA standards.
• Serve as an educational resource by providing instruction on specimen handling and processing, while monitoring quality, identifying error trends, and providing feedback to improve surgical pathology operations.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Laboratory experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in biological or chemical science

Job description

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs is seeking a Pathology Lab Assistant to perform essential technical and clerical activities related to processing tissue and body fluids, supporting the pathologist with accurate samples for examination and diagnosis.

You will conduct gross examinations under supervision, coordinate with histology staff, ensure proper specimen handling and documentation, and help maintain quality and turnaround times in a Magnet Hospital setting.