Surgical Pathology Technician
Erie, Pennsylvania
Our UPMC Hamot laboratory team is excited to welcome your application to join us as a full-time Surgical Pathology Technician! Our role will serve Monday - Friday, 7:00a - 3:30p with no holidays and weekends!
Why you should join us:
With UPMC Hamot, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and compassion in healthcare. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, respect, and teamwork. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients while furthering your career in a supportive setting. Along with an exciting role, we are happy to offer professional growth opportunities as well as a robust Total Rewards package to help you achieve your goals because we believe you're at your best when receiving the support you need in all areas of life: professional, personal, financial, and more. Join us today!
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Required
Preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Why you should join us:
With UPMC Hamot, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and compassion in healthcare. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, respect, and teamwork. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients while furthering your career in a supportive setting. Along with an exciting role, we are happy to offer professional growth opportunities as well as a robust Total Rewards package to help you achieve your goals because we believe you're at your best when receiving the support you need in all areas of life: professional, personal, financial, and more. Join us today!
Responsibilities:
- Examine surgical biopsy specimens and provide gross descriptions following Surgical Pathology Manual.
- Provide accurate gross descriptions of surgical specimens in case reports.
- Perform special specimen handling (radiography, photography, etc.).
- File, retrieve, and maintain surgical and autopsy materials records.
- Maintain equipment record logs.
- Replenish physicians' office supplies.
- Ensure proper operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of equipment and tools.
- Verify patient identification on specimen requisitions and containers.
- Correlate patient history with specimen type and consult clinicians for conflicts.
- Utilize voice recognition software for specimen documentation.
- Receive, sort, and verify patient identifiers with barcoded labels.
- Handle, store, and dispose of surgical and autopsy tissue adhering to safety standards.
- Document discrepancies and resolutions in APLIS.
- Perform clerical and computer entry functions for supply ordering and maintenance.
- Attend required in-services, lectures, and training classes.
- Receive and accession specimens in LIS.
Qualifications:
Required
- Associate's degree in a laboratory science AND 2 years of hospital laboratory experience OR
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related health sciences required AND 1 year of hospital laboratory experience, preferred
Preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information system experience
- Customer service experience
- Prior experience in a histology laboratory
- CoPath computer experience
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 6217202822
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Erie
ZIP: 16546
About UPMC Senior Communities
Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
Website: https://www.upmc.com/
Career site: https://careers.upmc.com/
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