Anatomic Pathology Technologist- Full time Days- Adena Laboratory
About The Position
The Anatomic Pathology Technologist (AP Tech) provides services in the Surgical Pathology Gross Room, a laboratory within the Laboratory Department of Pathology. The position receives surgical specimens for gross and microscopic examination, confirms patient identity and specimen labeling requirements, and triages specimens for diagnostic tests. It performs gross examinations of biopsies and some noncomplex surgical excisions, and assists with frozen-section slide preparation, staining, coverslipping, and permanent labeling. The role also assists with embedding, cutting, and staining as needed; non-GYN cytology processing; opening surgical specimens for appropriate fixation; storage shelf organization; inventory management; and equipment maintenance and cleaning. The technologist also answers the laboratory phone. This is a full-time day-shift position at the Chillicothe Main Campus Laboratory. Salary offers are based on experience.
Requirements
- Associate degree in laboratory science or biological science from an accredited institution.
- Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses including 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination (preferred).
Nice To Haves
- HT (ASCP) certification.
- One to three years of experience as an AP Tech.
- Training or experience as a tissue prospector.
- Histology Technology experience.
Responsibilities
- Receive surgical specimens for gross and microscopic examination.
- Confirm patient identity and specimen labeling requirements.
- Triage specimens for diagnostic tests.
- Perform gross examination of biopsies and some noncomplex surgical excisions.
- Assist with microtomy and frozen-section slide preparation.
- Assist with staining and coverslipping frozen-section slides.
- Assist with permanent labeling of frozen-section slides.
- Assist with embedding, cutting, and staining as necessary.
- Assist with non-GYN cytology processing.
- Answer the laboratory phone.
- Open surgical specimens to allow appropriate fixation.
- Assist with storage shelf organization and inventory management.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and cleaning.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Tuition assistance and education support.
- 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase.
- PTO that grows with tenure.
- Strong healthcare coverage options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
