Anatomic Pathology Technologist, Anatomic Pathology Laboratory - Full-Time, Day Shift

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Anatomic Pathology Technologist in the Anatomic Pathology Lab department. Here, you will perform gross examination and dissection of biopsy specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients. In consultation with the Anatomical Pathology Supervisor and Manager, the Anatomic Pathology Technologist is responsible for activities supporting the receipt and preparation of surgical, cytology and autopsy specimens. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity, requiring the individual to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. UChicago Medicine, established in 1899, is an academic medical center committed to providing superior healthcare with compassion, advancing medical innovation, serving community health needs, and fostering collective knowledge. The Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital, where this role is located, is a six-story hospital at the heart of the historic Hyde Park campus, offering various specialty care and amenities.

Requirements

Bachelors or advanced degree in clinical laboratory science, life sciences, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Must satisfy CLIA 88 personnel qualifications performing high complexity testing.
Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory instrumentation.
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and laboratory/hospital information systems.
Proven ability to use computers for data entry, retrieval, and statistical analysis.
Ability to handle large volumes of work within narrow timeframes, outstanding organizational ability and attention to detail.
Ability to maneuver/lift bulky containers.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Certification or eligibility as medical technologist, (MT) or specialist through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities at the front desk; organize paperwork, answer phone calls, direct inquiries to appropriate staff, etc.
Ensure that specimens meet acceptance criteria for accessioning into the LIS (per policy) and reject as appropriate.
Accession specimens into LIS by sub-specialty and appropriately triage the specimen for gross examination based on priority (intraoperative consultations & lymphoma work-ups, tissue bank, “rush”, and routine processing).
Trouble-shooting and documenting problem resolutions.
Grosses biopsies and performs additional testing as necessary.
Cutting and staining of intraoperative consult frozen sections.
Preparation and processing of cytology specimens.
Participation in autopsy evisceration/duties as trained and assigned.
Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine and complex tests through the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages.
Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information.
Appropriately assists clinicians with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions.
Daily maintenance of equipment in the gross room/cytology and autopsy suite.
Actively participate in troubleshooting and work to resolve issues.
Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory team and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner.
Ensures completion of quality control, maintenance, and quality assurance documentation.
Maintains section’s inventory, including both supplies and specimens and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems.
Assists in training new employees, students, pathology residents, others.
Assists in new testing, procedures and equipment validation and implementation.
Participates in peer interviews of other Anatomic Pathology Technologists.
Participates in process improvement initiatives as invited by the supervisor.
Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills, maintain technical relevance and improve proficiency.