Precision Surgical Pathology Tech — Lab Operations

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technician for a full-time, dayshift role. You will support processing and preparation of specimens for pathology analysis and participate in quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities include handling reagents, assisting with frozen sections, labeling and tracking specimens, and coordinating with OR staff to ensure accurate patient information and proper specimen labeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biological science, healthcare or related field.
• High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label and store reagents, standards, controls and patient samples for analysis.
• Assist with frozen sections, including cutting, staining and cover slipping.
• Register patients in the hospital computer system and accession specimens with two identifiers.
• Dispose of biohazardous materials according to policy and infection control procedures.
• Perform gross examinations of biopsies and small surgical tissue specimens.
• Communicate with OR staff and surgeons to obtain accurate history and requests for specimens.
• Manage inventory and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Laboratory information system

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological science/healthcare or related field

High School Diploma

Job description

Bell Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technician for a full-time, dayshift role. You will support processing and preparation of specimens for pathology analysis and participate in quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities include handling reagents, assisting with frozen sections, labeling and tracking specimens, and coordinating with OR staff to ensure accurate patient information and proper specimen labeling.