Anatomic Pathology Technician

WakeMed Health & Hospitals•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Anatomic Pathology Technician is responsible for the processing and allocation of laboratory specimens and orders from all sources. Responsible for verification of proper patient and specimen identification, appropriateness of specimen and accompanying orders. Responsible for accurate registration of specimens. Ability to process non-gynecological and gynecological specimens for microscopic review and prepare tissue specimens for examination and diagnosis. Prepares frozen sections for the Pathologist and assists with renal biopsies and fine needle aspirate procedures. Organizes laboratory work flow and prioritizes processing and distribution of specimens. Utilizes requisite equipment, instruments, and computer systems to test request, accession, label and deliver specimens appropriately. Performs and documents routine maintenance and quality control procedures on specified equipment and troubleshoots as needed.

Requirements

1 Year Clinical - Clinical Laboratory Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Processing and allocation of laboratory specimens and orders from all sources.
Verification of proper patient and specimen identification, appropriateness of specimen and accompanying orders.
Accurate registration of specimens.
Processing non-gynecological and gynecological specimens for microscopic review.
Preparing tissue specimens for examination and diagnosis.
Preparing frozen sections for the Pathologist.
Assisting with renal biopsies and fine needle aspirate procedures.
Organizing laboratory work flow and prioritizing processing and distribution of specimens.
Utilizing requisite equipment, instruments, and computer systems to test request, accession, label and deliver specimens appropriately.
Performing and documenting routine maintenance and quality control procedures on specified equipment and troubleshooting as needed.