LAB TECHNICIAN - ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician assists Pathologists in providing accurate and timely surgical and non-gynecological results to Physicians and Patients by preparing and processing samples for testing. This role involves a range of essential duties, including assessing and researching specimens, providing gross descriptions, accessioning test requests, and preparing specimens for various tests using complex scientific instruments. The technician is responsible for identifying and correcting problems with specimens and orders, ensuring proper identification and labeling, prioritizing work, and preparing specimens for transport and storage. Communication with patients, orders, and specimens is critical, as is the ability to use computer systems for data verification and entry. The position also involves tracking pending tests, resolving issues, communicating effectively, providing instruction to new caregivers and students, maintaining inventory, and performing various technical, clerical, and service duties as assigned, all while following instructions from Pathology Assistants, Pathologists, and Leaders.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and respectful.
Adheres to established best practices (i.e. Rounding, Thank You Notes, AIDET, etc.).
Demonstrates commitment to safety by establishing an environment in which safety issues are promptly reported and appropriate actions are taken.
High school diploma or GED
Completed two college level science courses or 1 year of laboratory experience
Recent completion of a course in Medical Terminology or completion within 60 days following employment.
Ability to read, follow directions, & perform procedures associated with specimen collection, handling & processing.
Ability to recognize problems & take corrective actions.
Ability to communicate effectively & professionally both in person & via the telephone.
Ability to work well under pressure & to handle crisis situations.
Ability to function as part of a team dedicated to Patient care.
Ability to use a keyboard as required to perform the essential duties of the job.
Ability to follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical laboratory
Knowledge of anatomy & physiology
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, SoftLab, Lifepoint, Epic, & WindoPath

Responsibilities

Assess specimens for proper collection & fixation and take corrective action as necessary
Research and interpret information from Patient charts to insure appropriate laboratory processing
Provide gross descriptions of non-gynecological specimens for medical reports
Accession test requests, including Patient demographics, insurance information, & other required data accurately & in a timely fashion
Receive, sort & prepare surgical and non-gynecological specimens for testing, including bodily fluid, & tissue
Evaluate specimens for correct identification & suitability for testing
Properly prepare specimens for testing & use complex scientific instruments to process specimens
Identify and correct problems and/or errors with submitted specimens, orders, and processing on scientific instruments
Follow established best practices to ensure that Patients, orders, & specimens are always identified & labelled correctly
Prioritize work based on Patient type & sample priority
Prepare specimens for transport & storage, deliver appropriate specimens to designated laboratory section for testing
Use a computer to verify sample collection information, retrieve patient test data, & enter data
Track specimens & work pending lists to identify incomplete tests & problems
Resolve problems by taking appropriate actions as dictated by the circumstances
Communicate effectively, & in accordance with the ICARE values, in-person, via the telephone, & via email
Provide instruction in laboratory technique, instrumentation, & application of laboratory test procedures to new Caregivers, students, fellows, residents & clients
Assist in training new Caregivers
Maintain inventory, replenish stock & supplies
Perform technical, clerical, & service duties as assigned, including (but not limited to: equipment cleaning & maintenance, emptying trash, washing dishes, taking & recording temperatures, filing & retrieving specimens, handling biohazard & chemical waste)
Follow instructions given by Pathology Assistants, Pathologists, & Leaders