Surgical Pathology Tech — Day Shift, Full-Time Lab Impact

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC East is seeking a flex, fulltime Surgical Pathology Technician to primarily work Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7:00 am–3:30 pm or 7:30 am–4:00 pm). The role involves gross description of surgical biopsy specimens, LIS entry, and maintaining supplies within Gross Autopsy Pathology.

The position offers a pathway for professional growth both technically and managerially, with compensation determined by experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory safety, compliance and other meetings required by laboratory and hospital guidelines.
• Examine and prepare surgical biopsy specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined by the Surgical Pathology Manual while maintaining accurate records of all activities.
• Consistently provide an accurate gross description of surgical specimens as recorded in case report for pathologist.
• Perform additional special specimen handling radiography, photography, special fixation, etc.
• File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials and maintain accurate records of all such activities.
• Maintain record logs for the equipment.
• Replenish supplies for physicians' offices.
• Ensure proper operation, repair and replacement, and preventative maintenance of area equipment and tools.
• Verify complete and accurate patient identification on specimen requisition and container and reject specimens with conflicting/inadequate patient identifiers.
• Correlate patient history with specimen type and consult admitting clinician with conflicts.
• Utilize voice recognition software during documentation of specimen gross appearance.
• Receive, sort, and verify patient identifiers as cases are accessioned with bar coded labels.
• Perform proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety.
• Document discrepancy and resolution in APLIS.
• Perform clerical/computer entry functions including ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock.
• Attend in-services, lectures, and training classes, as required.
• Receive and accession specimens in LIS.

Job description

UPMC East is seeking a flex, fulltime Surgical Pathology Technician to primarily work Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7:00 am–3:30 pm or 7:30 am–4:00 pm). The role involves gross description of surgical biopsy specimens, LIS entry, and maintaining supplies within Gross Autopsy Pathology.

The position offers a pathway for professional growth both technically and managerially, with compensation determined by experience and education.