Hospital Lab Technician II- Surgical Pathology Orange- FT Day Shift
About The Position
Position Summary: Reporting to the Anatomic Pathology Manager, incumbent is responsible for securing bodies from morgue and preparing them for autopsy. Assists in performing autopsies including weights and measures. Prepares body after autopsies, and completes the process through to mortuaries, ensuring the appropriate documentation and release of body. Preserves and prepares surgical and autopsy specimens for conference and further examination by pathologist. Labels and stores specimens. mixes preservative solutions. photographs bodies, autopsy, and surgical specimens. maintains records and supplies. maintains cleanliness of autopsy room, frozen section rooms, and the proper functioning of equipment. Performs special stains, directs the appropriate preparation of chemicals and reagents, and processes surgical specimens in the frozen section room. Ensures the proper storage and retrieval of all tissue specimens, paraffin blocks and microscopic slides.
Requirements
- One year clinical laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Must be willing to provide weekend and holiday coverage on a rotational basis and variable shift assignment(s) as needed
- Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
- Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements relating to decedent affairs
- Knowledge of hospital procedures and aseptic techniques on contaminated bodies
- Knowledge of anatomy and common medical terminology
- Good computer skills including knowledge of various software applications
- Experience with autopsy tools and Stryker saw
- Experience in an Anatomic Pathology department
Responsibilities
- securing bodies from morgue and preparing them for autopsy
- assists in performing autopsies including weights and measures
- prepares body after autopsies, and completes the process through to mortuaries, ensuring the appropriate documentation and release of body
- preserves and prepares surgical and autopsy specimens for conference and further examination by pathologist
- labels and stores specimens
- mixes preservative solutions
- photographs bodies, autopsy, and surgical specimens
- maintains records and supplies
- maintains cleanliness of autopsy room, frozen section rooms, and the proper functioning of equipment
- performs special stains, directs the appropriate preparation of chemicals and reagents, and processes surgical specimens in the frozen section room
- ensures the proper storage and retrieval of all tissue specimens, paraffin blocks and microscopic slides
Benefits
- We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
