Pathology Technician – Chemistry – Evenings

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support services for the clinical or anatomical laboratories by resolving problems with orders and/or specimens and by responding to telephone inquiries for test results and specimen collection criteria. Where applicable: prepares coolers for blood delivery, receives blood product inventory, scans digital slides, files slides and tissue blocks, and performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of equipment. Receives and delivers specimens and reports. Where applicable, compiles appropriate case data including correct specimen designation regarding specimen site so that appropriate/correct testing is performed by pathologist/technologist. Where applicable, performs CLIA Waived Lab Testing. Registers and accessions all patient material as required for the Department. Laboratory support functions may also include, but are not limited to, developing and maintaining ordering and inventory processes/systems; assisting with employee time keeping; pay reference lab invoices; providing data entry assistance and general glassware maintenance. Maintains workload recording to include quality control as required for area/department. Receives specimens in the laboratory and performs pre-analytical specimen manipulation/preparation for analysis which includes but is not limited to accessioning orders via Laboratory Computer System, verifying technical specimen acceptability, and performing pre-analytical procedures. Pre-analytical procedures may include aliquoting specimens for technical analysis, plating specimens for microbiologic growth, specimen manipulation/preparation for testing, preparing smears, preparing specimens for shipping utilizing knowledge of specimen handling and shipping of dangerous goods in accordance with laboratory policy in an accurate, safe, and timely manner. Dependent on-site location/where applicable: provides internal and/or external courier services transporting a variety of items, ensuring that deliveries are made within the specific timeframes established by the assigned department.

Requirements

Previous experience in a clinical laboratory; reference laboratory or college level laboratory course work.
Previous experience using a personal computer and entering data.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driver's record if required to drive between sites (dependent on-site location).
Rotating weekends as required.
Holiday scheduling as required.
Work overtime as needed.
Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Prolonged standing.
Prolonged sitting.
Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
Repetitive motion: typing, pipetting, plating.
Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals and reagents.
Strong recall.
Reasoning.
Problem solving.
Hearing.
Speak clearly.
Write legibly.
Reading.
Logical thinking.
Working in a fast-paced environment.
Steady pace.
Able to handle multiple priorities.
Frequent and intense customer interactions.
Noisy environment.
Able to adapt to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience using basic laboratory principles and procedures and handling specimens.
One year of post high school education in a Health Science field.

Responsibilities

Resolves problems with orders and/or specimens.
Responds to telephone inquiries for test results and specimen collection criteria.
Prepares coolers for blood delivery.
Receives blood product inventory.
Scans digital slides.
Files slides and tissue blocks.
Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of equipment.
Receives and delivers specimens and reports.
Compiles appropriate case data including correct specimen designation regarding specimen site.
Performs CLIA Waived Lab Testing.
Registers and accessions all patient material.
Develops and maintains ordering and inventory processes/systems.
Assists with employee time keeping.
Pays reference lab invoices.
Provides data entry assistance.
Performs general glassware maintenance.
Maintains workload recording to include quality control.
Receives specimens in the laboratory and performs pre-analytical specimen manipulation/preparation for analysis.
Accessions orders via Laboratory Computer System.
Verifies technical specimen acceptability.
Performs pre-analytical procedures such as aliquoting specimens, plating specimens for microbiologic growth, specimen manipulation/preparation for testing, preparing smears.
Prepares specimens for shipping utilizing knowledge of specimen handling and shipping of dangerous goods.
Provides internal and/or external courier services transporting a variety of items.
Ensures that deliveries are made within the specific timeframes established by the assigned department.
Complete required continuing education.
Customer service-oriented communications.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.