Surgical Pathology Tech: Gross Exam & Specimen Handling

Houstonmethodistcareers; Nassau Bay (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technician to perform gross examination and description of gross specimens and surgical biopsies under the supervision of a Pathologist. This is a full-time, 40-hour work week with non-exempt status.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field and two years of experience in a surgical pathology laboratory, with strong English communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science
• Two years of experience in a surgical pathology laboratory

Responsibilities

• Dictates accurate and precise gross descriptions for small biopsy and gross only specimens.
• Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security, emergency preparedness and HIPAA.
• Processes, triages, orders, labels and transports specimens for testing.
• Performs tissue triage, gross examination of gross only specimens and small biopsies and documents grossing while ensuring specimen integrity.
• Photographs specimens for documentation and, at the discretion of the medical director, may maintain the photography database.
• Organizes own workload and sets priorities under direction of the Pathologist.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Pathology knowledge

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Computer literacy

Team player

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technician to perform gross examination and description of gross specimens and surgical biopsies under the supervision of a Pathologist. This is a full-time, 40-hour work week with non-exempt status.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field and two years of experience in a surgical pathology laboratory, with strong English communication and computer skills.