Pathology Technician – Blood Bank – Evenings

VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Pathology Technician to support the clinical laboratory by resolving order/specimen issues and responding to telephone inquiries for test results and specimen criteria.

You will accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and perform pre-analytical procedures such as aliquoting, plating, and preparing smears, and shipping specimens per policy. Evening shifts and weekend rotation may apply, with pay range $16.08–$24.12 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of post high school education in a Health Science field preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory, reference laboratory, or college lab course work is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and perform pre-analytical specimen manipulation/preparation for analysis.
• Accession orders via LIS/CIS and verify specimen acceptability.
• Perform pre-analytical procedures including aliquoting, plating for microbiology, and preparing smears.
• Prepare specimens for shipping following lab policy; handle dangerous goods safely.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

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, 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, 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

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