Surgical Pathology Technologist

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive pay - $2/hour

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technologist I to accurately handle specimens, document details, and prepare them for microscopic analysis. The role includes triaging cases in the LIS, gross examination, and supporting pathologists while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will operate and maintain lab equipment, participate in QC processes, and keep a clean, organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Triages, accesses, and registers cases in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Labels and documents all specimens for identification and traceability
• Performs gross examination and creates gross descriptions
• Assists pathologists in dissection and preparation for microscopic analysis
• Maintains clean, well-stocked, organized work environment compliant with safety standards
• Operates and maintains lab equipment per manufacturers’ instructions
• Participates in quality control processes and maintains logs
• Documents quality or safety concerns and instrument malfunctions
• Completes all assigned mandatory tasks within timelines
• Maintains competency and knowledge of best practices in gross pathology
• Fosters collaboration and effective communication

Job description

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate +$2 per hour incentive pay
• Free parking
• Tuition reimbursement

A Brief Overview

• The Surgical Pathology Technologist I is responsible for accurate specimen handling, documentation, and preparation for microscopic analysis.
• This position will triage and register cases in the LIS, perform gross examinations, assist pathologists, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
• The Surgical Pathology Technologist I operates and maintains laboratory equipment, participates in quality control processes, and ensures a clean, organized work environment.

What You Will Do

• Triages, accessions, and registers cases in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), ensuring accuracy and completeness of case details.
• Labels and documents all specimens properly to ensure accurate identification and traceability.
• Performs gross examination of surgical specimens and creates gross descriptions that document relevant findings and measurements.
• Adheres to organizational policies and established procedures when handling and submitting specimens to maintain tissue integrity.
• Assists pathologists in the dissection and preparation of specimens for microscopic analysis.
• Ensures a clean, well-stocked and organized work environment in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in accordance to manufacturer's instructions, including cassette printers, grossing benches, scales, and bone saws.
• Participates in quality control processes by entering Q/A flags, as appropriate, and maintaining accurate records and logs.
• Documents and reports quality or safety concerns and instrument malfunctions through the appropriate channels.
• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.
• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area; maintains current knowledge of best practices and emerging techniques in gross pathology.
• Fosters a collaborative environment that promotes teamwork and effective communication.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.