Pathology Technician - Full Time - Day Shift - West Penn

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a General Pathology Laboratory professional to register and accession specimens, provide gross descriptions for biopsies, and ensure proper handling and disposal of tissues. The role supports regulatory compliance and inventory management within pathology services.

The ideal candidate possesses an Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or expects completion within a year, with basic LIS and computer skills to support efficient lab operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or obtain within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of grossing anatomical terminology preferred.
• General computer skills with understanding of LIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register and accession specimens into LIS accurately to ensure proper testing and charging.
• Examine and prepare biopsy and routine specimens for microscopic evaluation with gross description.
• Handle, store and dispose of surgical and autopsy tissue per safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist with ordering supplies and maintaining stock.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grossing anatomy knowledge

General computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

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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