Pathology Technician

TITLE: Pathology Grossing Technician

Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm

DEPARTMENT: 0401.51580 - Pathology

UNION: SEIU

REPORTS TO: Daily work overseen by the Senior Pathology Assistant and Pathologists. Reports to the Laboratory Manager.

Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

• To perform a variety of functions for the Pathology Department including the anatomic pathology department and frozen section room.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Picks up and delivers specimens from various locations throughout the hospital and delivers to the pathology department.
• Performs short registrations in the computer as needed.
• Using appropriate patient and specimen identification, accessions specimens and labels necessary slides and cassettes. Make copies of requisitions as needed for the pathology office and distributes appropriately.
• Processes specimens according to departmental procedures.
• Performs gross dictation on non-complex specimens.
• Assists the pathologist or PA with the setting up and performing the gross dissection of surgical and frozen section specimens.
• Performs gross dictation on non-complex surgical specimens.
• Logs all required information as required by the department.
• Performs all routine maintenance and troubleshooting of tissue processors.
• Loads specimens to appropriate processors.
• Maintains all Pathology equipment and completes required documentation.
• Maintains inventory of all pathology supplies. Refills water and formalin containers as needed.
• Disposes of hazardous waste correctly.
• Resolves routine questions and problems, refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Follows lab safety protocols, such as the use of PPE and keeping a clean workspace.
• Adheres to laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as needed.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).

2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of gross dictation of patient specimens.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to record patient information and follow through with any discrepancies.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Treats patients and co-workers with respect.

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