Pathology Technician

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Job description

Overview:
Responsible for performing all specimen processing procedures in the Anatomic Pathology department, including, but not limited to specimen pickups, cytology processing, preparation of touch prep slides and smears, and STAT cutting sections of frozen tissue within defined turnaround times. Demonstrates knowledge of human tissue types and appropriate protocols. Provides support for specimen collection procedures including fine needle aspirations and bone marrow collection. Responsible for maintaining gross rooms, stain lines and restocking lab areas. Accurately and chronologically files slides and maintains slide filing with a constant in and out flux based on pathologist and customer needs. Responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Advises and assists in the orientation and training of other team members. This includes the preparation of tissue specimens of human origin for diagnostic or teaching purposes. Occasionally travel to community hospitals for assistance with frozen sections.

Team member is responsible for accurately and precisely grossing specimens that ordinarily do not require complex dissection, such as GI biopsies, simple skin biopsies (shave or punch), curretings, GYN biopsies, bone marrow biopsies (including decaling), tonsils and adenoids under age 18, fallopian tubes for sterilization and prostate biopsies. When applicable, accurately and precisely grosses more complex procedures, such as lymph node dissections, under the supervision of a Pathologists Assistant. Includes weekend and vacation on-call (rotating assignment).

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.

2 Year / Associate Degree, required.

At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that include 24 semester hours of science courses with at least 6 semester hours or chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; requireed.

4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Biological or Physical Science; preferred.

Experience: Three years of relevant pathology and/or specimen processing experience, preferred.

Additional Skills Required: Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.

Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.

Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.

Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.

Ability to follow written protocols.

Ability to follow written protocols.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to communicate clearly.

May assist Pathologists Assistants and Pathologists with performing autopsies.

Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

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