Pathology Technician - Blood Bank - Evenings

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health System Authority is seeking a Pathology Technician to support the clinical laboratory by resolving order/specimen issues and handling inquiries about results and collection criteria.

The role includes accessioning orders via LIS/CIS, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing pre-analytical procedures such as aliquoting and preparing smears. Rotating weekends and holiday schedules apply.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: one year post-high school health science coursework.
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems with orders and specimens; respond to inquiries about test results and collection criteria.
• Receive specimens and perform pre-analytical preparation including accessioning via LIS/CIS.
• Maintain and edit laboratory procedures under supervisor direction; assist with data entry and glassware maintenance.

Skills

Order accessioning

Data entry

Specimen handling

Pre-analytical prep

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary health science coursework

Tools

LIS/CIS

Job description

The Pathology Technician provides support services for the clinical laboratory by resolving problems with orders and/or specimens and by responding to telephone inquiries for test results and specimen collection criteria. The laboratory support functions may also include, but are not limited to, developing and maintaining ordering and inventory processes/systems; editing laboratory procedures with supervisor direction; providing data entry assistance and general glassware maintenance.

The Pathology Technician receives specimens in the laboratory and performs pre-analytical specimen manipulation/preparation for analysis which includes but is not limited to accessioning orders via LIS/CIS, verifying technical specimen acceptability, and performing pre-analytical procedures. The pre-analytical procedures may include aliquoting specimens for technical analysis, plating specimens for microbiologic growth, preparing smears, preparing specimens for shipping utilizing knowledge of specimen handling and shipping of dangerous goods in accordance with laboratory policy in an accurate, safe and timely manner.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED:

• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory; reference laboratory or college level laboratory course work

Experience PREFERRED:

• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience using basic laboratory principles and procedures and handling specimens
• Previous experience using a personal computer and entering data

Education/training REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED:

• One year of post high school education in a Health Science field

Independent action(s) required:

• Complete required continuing education

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• N/A

Additional position requirements:

• Rotating weekends as required
• Holiday scheduling as required

Age Specific groups served:

• All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Repetitive motion: typing, pipetting, platingOther: Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

• $16.08 - $24.12 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Evenings

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran