Pathology Technician PRN

Intermountain Health; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health’s Central Laboratory in Murray, Utah is seeking a Pathology Technician I to provide technical support across Anatomic Pathology, performing tissue gross examination or dissection in line with CAP educational requirements.

The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, accessioning, and collaboration within a dynamic laboratory team. This part-time position offers a variable shift and an hourly wage of $24.30 to $37.52, with benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, or 60 semester hours or equivalent (as verified by QA Manager/Director), including 24 semester hours of science with 6 chemistry, 6 biology, and 12 hours of chemistry/biology/MLT.

Responsibilities

• Performs tissue gross examination or dissection per CAP education requirements and site competencies.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and may dictate comprehensive specimen descriptions; may handle hazardous materials like formalin.
• Accessioning and resolving specimen/billing errors; maintain accurate identification of specimens throughout lab process.
• Develops and revises laboratory procedures; may take on training roles and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pathology

Anatomic Pathology

Histology

Medical Laboratories

Laboratory Technology

Medical Laboratory Technology

Biology

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Sciences

Education

Associate degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology

Job description

Central Laboratory

Part time

R181903

Job Description:

Provides technical support for the multiple disciplines in Anatomic Pathology by maintaining maximum efficiency and uninterrupted workflow of the laboratory. The Pathology Technician Level I may perform tissue gross examination or dissection in accordance with educational requirements outlined by CAP.

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Job Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: No

• Shift Details: Variable

Essential Functions:

• Performs tissue gross examination or dissection in accordance with educational requirements outlined by CAP and site-specific competencies

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and may dictate comprehensive specimen descriptions. Caregivers working in anatomic pathology departments may handle and dispose of hazardous materials, such as formalin.

• Pathology Technician I maintains accurate identification of specimens throughout the laboratory process. In addition to accessioning cases, these caregivers are responsible for recognizing and resolving accessioning and billing errors.

• Path Tech I develop a greater skill level, they may actively participate in developing and revising laboratory procedures and take on training roles specific to assigned job skills. Caregivers in this role may perform other duties, as assigned by site.

Skills:

• Pathology

• Anatomic Pathology

• Histology

• Medical Laboratories

• Laboratory Technology

• Medical Laboratory Technology

• Biology

• Biological Sciences

• Chemistry

• Sciences

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, or 60 semester hours or equivalent (as verified by Quality Assurance Manager or Director), including 24 semester hours of science courses that included 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Pathology or Histology experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Central Laboratory

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$24.30 - $37.52

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