Anatomic Pathology Technologist- Full time Days- Adena Laboratory
About The Position
The Anatomic Pathology Technologist provides services in the Surgical Pathology Gross Room, a laboratory within the Laboratory Department of Pathology. The role receives surgical specimens for gross and microscopic examination, confirms patient identity and specimen labeling requirements, and triages specimens for diagnostic tests. It performs gross examination of biopsies and some noncomplex surgical excisions and supports preparation and processing of frozen-section and permanent slides, embedding, cutting, staining, and non-GYN cytology. The technologist also opens surgical specimens for appropriate fixation, answers laboratory calls, assists with storage and inventory organization, and helps maintain and clean equipment. This is a full-time day-shift position at Adena Health’s Chillicothe Main Campus Laboratory. Adena describes its allied health teams as collaborative and community-centered, with opportunities for mentorship, career development, tuition assistance, and leadership development.
Requirements
- Associate degree in laboratory science or biological science from an accredited institution.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree, including 24 semester hours of medical laboratory courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses comprising 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
- HT (ASCP) certification.
- 1–3 years of experience as an Anatomic Pathology Technologist.
- 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 all biopsies and some noncomplex surgical excisions.
- Assist with microtomy and preparation of frozen-section slides.
- Assist with staining, coverslipping, and permanent labeling of frozen-section slides.
- Assist with embedding, cutting, and staining as necessary.
- Assist with non-GYN cytology processing.
- Answer laboratory phone calls.
- Open surgical specimens to allow appropriate fixation.
- Assist with storage shelf organization and inventory management.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and cleaning.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Healthcare coverage options.
- 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase.
- Paid time off that grows with tenure.
- Tuition assistance and education support.
- Emerging leader and leadership development programs.
- Skill-building and lateral career opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
