Anatomic Pathology Lab Technologist
About The Position
The Anatomic Pathology Lab Technologist receives biological and pathology specimens, examines and processes them, prepares samples for analytical testing, and performs waived and moderately complex tests as defined by CLIA ’88. The role may also perform highly complex testing under general supervision and work as a grossing processor under the direction of a Certified Pathologist Assistant. The technologist assists with the functional operation of the histology section, supporting daily workflow and prioritization, training new employees, maintaining and reporting quality control and quality assurance systems and procedure manuals, resolving technical problems, and contributing to research and development activities. In the absence of the supervisor or coordinator, the role provides overview support for the Anatomic Pathology section. The position performs all functions of an AP Laboratory Technician and may train employees on basic entry-level tasks, perform QC/QA duties, and serve as a resource. It reports to the department supervisor and may take direction from higher-level technical personnel.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree and eligibility for ASCP HT registry, or ASCP HT registry, or a bachelor’s degree with Anatomic Pathology departmental-specific certification documentation within six months of hire.
- Willingness to perform and cross-train in all areas of the Anatomic Pathology section, with demonstrated competency in all aspects of the work.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to provide guidance on pre-analytical, waived, and moderately complex testing in the supervisor’s absence.
- Ability to follow and quickly assimilate instructions and adjust to workflow requirements.
- Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions in English.
- Computer skills, mathematics, routine problem-solving and reasoning, multitasking, memorization, ability to distinguish colors, and manual dexterity.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate positively.
Responsibilities
- Receive biological specimens into the department and receive, examine, and process pathology specimens.
- Prepare samples for analytical testing and perform waived and moderately complex testing accurately and in a timely manner.
- Perform highly complex testing under general supervision, as applicable.
- Perform grossing processor duties under general supervision and take direction from a Certified Pathologist Assistant.
- Assist the coordinator and supervisor with histology section operations, daily workflow continuity, and work prioritization.
- Train new employees and may train employees on basic entry-level tasks.
- Maintain and report quality control and quality assurance systems and procedure manuals; perform QC/QA duties.
- Solve technical problems and participate in research and development activities.
- Provide overview support for the Anatomic Pathology section in the absence of the supervisor or coordinator.
- Serve as a resource and perform all functions of an AP Laboratory Technician.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; clean, stock, and disinfect the station at the end of the shift.
- Adjust to daily workflow requirements as assigned by the supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.
- Integrate the company’s Mission, Vision, Values, and customer service standards into daily activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
