Pathology Technician – Blood Bank – Evenings

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

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Pathology Technician for the Blood Bank evening shift in Richmond, VA. The role performs pre-analytical specimen manipulation, accessioning orders via LIS/CIS, verifying specimen quality, and handling data entry and glassware maintenance.

Responsibilities include preparing samples for analysis, plating when needed, and ensuring timely, accurate specimen processing in a busy clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience required.
• One year of post high school education in a Health Science field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and perform pre-analytical preparation for analysis, including accessioning orders via LIS/CIS.
• Verify technical specimen acceptability and perform pre-analytical procedures.
• Enter data and maintain inventory and glassware as needed; support lab orders and specimen handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year of post high school education in Health Science

Tools

LIS/CIS

Job description

Pathology Technician – Blood Bank – Evenings### Pathology Technician – Blood Bank – EveningsApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R47342The 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 specimensPrevious 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, plating Other: 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, changeCompensation Range$16.08 - $24.12Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. EveningsEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran