Lab Processing Technician - Gross Room - Days

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Processing Technician provides services in the Surgical Pathology Gross Room (Doan Hall, James CCCT, James Outpatient Care Center, East Hospital, University Hospital Tower) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, a laboratory within the Division of Surgical Pathology, Department of Pathology. The position duties include, but are not limited to: retrieving and receiving specimens from surgical suites and various clinic locations; sectioning specimens as needed and placing them in proper fixative; triaging specimens for ancillary testing; confirming patient identity and labeling requirements; accessioning specimens using Epic Beaker software ensuring proper billing codes; preparing specimens or other materials for transport via courier; tracking and transporting specimens within the facility; facilitating problem resolution for unacceptable specimens; performing microtomy on frozen section specimens; staining and coverslipping frozen section slides; answering laboratory phone and performing customer service duties; assistance with inventory and stocking supplies; performing daily and weekly cleaning and decontamination tasks; ensuring quality control measures are performed. This position reports to the Gross Room Managers. Coverage is from Monday to Friday, 8hr shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. The hours of this position may adjust based on the needs of the lab. The position will be primarily based in the James Cancer Hospital, but may rotate to Doan Hall, The James Outpatient Care Center, and OSU East Hospital as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Retrieving and receiving specimens from surgical suites and various clinic locations
• Sectioning specimens as needed and placing them in proper fixative
• Triaging specimens for ancillary testing
• Confirming patient identity and labeling requirements
• Accessioning specimens using Epic Beaker software ensuring proper billing codes
• Preparing specimens or other materials for transport via courier
• Tracking and transporting specimens within the facility
• Facilitating problem resolution for unacceptable specimens
• Performing microtomy on frozen section specimens
• Staining and coverslipping frozen section slides
• Answering laboratory phone and performing customer service duties
• Assistance with inventory and stocking supplies
• Performing daily and weekly cleaning and decontamination tasks
• Ensuring quality control measures are performed

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED