Pathology Technician - Lab-Histology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Pathology Technicians to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced laboratory environment. This role involves providing technical support for Surgical Pathology and Histology, ensuring accurate specimen identification and processing. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, team members will have the opportunity to learn and grow while contributing to vital diagnostic processes. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Health Benefits

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with 2 years of lab experience.
• An associate's degree in science or mortuary science is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Correctly identifies specimens and prepares them for processing.
• Maintains tissue processors and ensures proper specimen labeling.
• Collaborates with team members to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Anatomy Knowledge

Biology Knowledge

Specimen Identification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Science

Job description

Overview

Sign-On/Retention incentives: up to $2500*

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is home to the largest laboratory in NH, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC and Clinics physician practices, Dartmouth Health system member hospitals, and independent practices and hospitals throughout NH and VT. The department is a leader in process improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma), leading to a renovated space designed for workflow efficiency. With a slogan of ‘Investigate, innovate and validate,’ our lab is:

• A high-volume lab with cutting-edge technology and automation
• A culture that encourages collaboration and teamwork for future innovation.
• A place to learn and grow

Pathology Technicians work collaboratively with Pathology Residents, Pathologists' Assistants, Histotechnicians, and Pathologists. The Histology laboratory is a fast-paced area that creates microscopic slides for diagnosis from surgical and autopsy tissue samples. We are looking for enthusiastic team members with an interest or background in anatomy and biology.

The Pathology Technician provides technical support for Surgical Pathology, Histology, Autopsy, and Hazardous Materials Management.

Candidates for this position must have obtained their HS Diploma or GED, and some laboratory experience is required. An associate's degree in science or a licensed school of mortuary science is preferred.

This is a full-time, 30-hour per week, benefitted day-shift position working from Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm. DHMC and Clinics is offering a $2500 sign-on/retention bonus for this position. *External applicants only and certain conditions apply.

Responsibilities

1. Correctly identifies specimens and labels processing materials.
2. Provides gross bench with materials and supplies required for specimen preparation.
3. Assists with frozen section preparation as requested by bench personnel.
4. Disposes of surgical specimens per established departmental policy.
5. Prepares and autoclaves instruments and materials needed for specimen processing activities in both Surgical Pathology.
6. Correctly identifies specimens and maintains identification throughout processing.
7. Prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation per established protocols.
8. Maintains tissue processors, stainers, and coverslippers. Prepares stock solutions and Vitek sterile saline.
9. Ensures the proper identification of autopsy subjects and that all necessary paperwork is completed before the postmortem examination is performed. Prepares patients for prosection.
10. Performs gross dissections (e.g., bowel, brain) with little supervision.
11. Distributes tissue specimens to medical investigators as requested for diagnostic and teaching purposes, ensuring that all specimens are accurately and appropriately labeled.
12. Properly closes patients and prepares them for discharge. Ensures expedient processing of deceased patients.
13. Cleans/sterilizes instruments and cleans the autopsy suite after each use.
14. Prepares area for next case and sets up instrument trays.
15. Organizes and prepares organs for gross conference. Cleans autopsy suite after conference. Disposes of autopsy specimens following departmental policy.
16. Removes hazardous bulk waste materials from the laboratory daily. Pours into appropriate drums in the hazardous waste shed, following departmental policies. Ensures proper labeling and storage.
17. Maintains inventory of flammable materials and formalin. Distributes materials within Anatomic Pathology upon request.
18. Maintains recycling activities for solvents, ensuring proper labeling and storage. Keeps logs and reports issues to the Senior Pathology Technician.
19. Collaborates with Facilities Management and the Senior Pathology Technician to meet regulatory requirements. Checks off required items, initials, and ensures drums are grounded.
20. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years of applicable laboratory experience required.
• Associate’s degree in science or licensed school of mortuary science preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• None