Pathology Technician

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a support role to assist pathologists and residents in processing and analyzing surgical specimens. The position focuses on accessioning, specimen and equipment maintenance, and assisting with autopsies under supervision.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with standard procedures in a Gross Room and possess strong organizational skills and teamwork abilities to ensure timely, accurate results.

Qualifications

• Mentoring and coaching of teammates or students
• Practical diagnostic testing knowledge
• Basic equipment maintenance skills
• Understanding quality assurance processes

Responsibilities

• Accessions patient specimens following standard procedures.
• Assist pathologists and residents in processing surgical specimens.
• Maintain specimens, equipment, and records.
• Support autopsy activities and clean autopsy suites per procedures.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Diagnostic Testing

Equipment Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

Job Summary:

Provides assistance to pathologists, pathologist assistants or residents in performing tasks that directly support processing and analysis of surgical specimens following approved procedures with occasional guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accessions patient specimens following standard procedures in a timely manner to meet clinical needs of the Gross Room.
• Performs biopsies and other special procedures as assigned by PAs following standard approved procedures.
• Maintains specimens, equipment and supplies, records and files.
• Assists residents and pathologists in performing autopsies, maintains the autopsy suites by performing daily cleaning and maintenance following approved laboratory and safety procedures.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

• Mentoring & Coaching (Fundamental Awareness): Has training, direct exposure, limited experience, or past experience in mentoring and training others. Has mentored and/or trained co-workers on a team on a technical or functional subject.
• Diagnostic Testing (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results.
• Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
• Quality Assurance (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective. Demonstrates quality management practices on the job which result in superior products and services delivered.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies