Pathology Support Tech (PST), Day Shift, Capital Choice Pathology Lab
About The Position
Adventist Healthcare seeks to hire an experienced Pathology Support Tech for our Capital Choice Pathology Lab at Shady Grove Medial Center who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Pathology Support Technician you will: • Ensure patient safety when accepting specimens from internal hospital departments and external physician clients • Collaborate and partner with professional and clinical staff solving specimen handling issues, including incorrectly submitted specimens with emphasis on minimizing risk to patients • Meet high quality standards in regards to irretrievable nature of patient specimens • Proficiently use and accession specimens using LIS system with high level of precision, i.e., Cerner, Copath, Word, Excel and other customized programs • Monitor and document instrumentation quality assurance records and participate in improvement initiatives • Comprehend instrumentation variances on daily basis, trouble shoot equipment and other quality issues when appropriate • Troubleshoot any issues with specimens for resolution while demonstrating problem solving abilities • Assist with compliance of all professional federal, state, and CAP requirements including all chemical waste management, safety and infection control policies
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 0- 1 years of experience
- Experience with business software applications including Microsoft applications and major Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure patient safety when accepting specimens from internal hospital departments and external physician clients
- Collaborate and partner with professional and clinical staff solving specimen handling issues, including incorrectly submitted specimens with emphasis on minimizing risk to patients
- Meet high quality standards in regards to irretrievable nature of patient specimens
- Proficiently use and accession specimens using LIS system with high level of precision, i.e., Cerner, Copath, Word, Excel and other customized programs
- Monitor and document instrumentation quality assurance records and participate in improvement initiatives
- Comprehend instrumentation variances on daily basis, trouble shoot equipment and other quality issues when appropriate
- Troubleshoot any issues with specimens for resolution while demonstrating problem solving abilities
- Assist with compliance of all professional federal, state, and CAP requirements including all chemical waste management, safety and infection control policies
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
