Pathology Lab Technician: Precision Tissue Processing

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs seeks a Pathology Lab Assistant to perform technical and clerical duties in tissue and body fluid processing. Daily tasks include examining surgical specimens under a pathologist's supervision and ensuring careful handling to support accurate diagnoses.

The role emphasizes meticulous workflow, adherence to lab standards, and collaboration with clinicians to meet reporting turnaround goals within a Magnet Hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct gross examination and dissection of surgical/autopsy specimens under supervision, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
• Review clinical information and imaging, coordinating with surgeons/clinicians for thorough evaluation.
• Coordinate with histology staff to ensure prompt accessioning, labeling and processing to meet turnaround times.
• Perform frozen section processing and assist with intraoperative consultations.
• Ensure proper specimen handling, fixation and CPT coding accuracy; maintain surgical specimen archives per CAP/OSHA.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in biological or chemical science

Job description

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs seeks a Pathology Lab Assistant to perform technical and clerical duties in tissue and body fluid processing. Daily tasks include examining surgical specimens under a pathologist's supervision and ensuring careful handling to support accurate diagnoses.

The role emphasizes meticulous workflow, adherence to lab standards, and collaboration with clinicians to meet reporting turnaround goals within a Magnet Hospital setting.