Pathology Technician - Full Time - Day Shift - Forbes

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network seeks a Pathology Technician for a full-time day shift role. The technician will manage specimen registration, prepare samples for evaluation, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree and have knowledge of anatomical terminology.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or must obtain within one year of hire.
• 1 year experience with grossing anatomical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Registers and accessions specimens into laboratory information system (LIS).
• Examines and prepares biopsy and routine specimens for microscopic evaluation.
• Handles storage and disposal of surgical and autopsy tissue.

Skills

Grossing anatomical terminology knowledge

General computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science

Job description

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Registers and accessions all specimens delivered to Pathology. Examines specimens with gross description. Maintains supplies, instruments in the gross room. Performs proper handling, storage and disposal of all waste tissue and chemicals.

• Registers and accessions specimens into laboratory information system (LIS) accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charging of patient account while verifying accurate patient identification on specimen requisition, container and LIS and investigating and correcting discrepancies per network policy. (45%)
• Examines and prepares biopsy and routine specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined in the surgical pathology manual. (45%)
• Performs proper handling, storage and disposal of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety. (5%)
• Assists with ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Registers and accessions all specimens delivered to Pathology. Examines specimens with gross description. Maintains supplies, instruments in the gross room. Performs proper handling, storage and disposal of all waste tissue and chemicals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Registers and accessions specimens into laboratory information system (LIS) accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charging of patient account while verifying accurate patient identification on specimen requisition, container and LIS and investigating and correcting discrepancies per network policy. (45%)
• Examines and prepares biopsy and routine specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined in the surgical pathology manual. (45%)
• Performs proper handling, storage and disposal of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety. (5%)
• Assists with ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree in Laboratory Science OR obtain within one (1) year of hire
• 1 year with grossing anatomical terminology knowledge
  
  

Preferred

• General computer skills with understanding of a lab information system
  
  

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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