Surgical Pathology Technician: Specimen & Autopsy Support

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a support role to assist pathologists and residents in processing and analyzing surgical specimens. The position focuses on accessioning, specimen and equipment maintenance, and assisting with autopsies under supervision.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with standard procedures in a Gross Room and possess strong organizational skills and teamwork abilities to ensure timely, accurate results.

Qualifications

• Mentoring and coaching of teammates or students
• Practical diagnostic testing knowledge
• Basic equipment maintenance skills
• Understanding quality assurance processes

Responsibilities

• Accessions patient specimens following standard procedures.
• Assist pathologists and residents in processing surgical specimens.
• Maintain specimens, equipment, and records.
• Support autopsy activities and clean autopsy suites per procedures.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Diagnostic Testing

Equipment Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a support role to assist pathologists and residents in processing and analyzing surgical specimens. The position focuses on accessioning, specimen and equipment maintenance, and assisting with autopsies under supervision.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with standard procedures in a Gross Room and possess strong organizational skills and teamwork abilities to ensure timely, accurate results.