Pathology Technician I

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. Ensures quality, productivity, and efficiency. Responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are followed. May be responsible for assisting in autopsy and preparing sections of body tissue for examination by a pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction and malignancy. This includes the preparation of tissue specimens of human origin for diagnostic or teaching purposes. Occasionally travels to community hospitals for assistance with frozen sections. Includes weekend and holiday on-call (rotating assignment).

• Shift / Schedule:  Mon-Fri 9a-2:30pm 

• Specimen Processing: Receive, verify, accession, and process patient specimens accurately. Ensure specimen integrity, resolve discrepancies, prepare specimens for testing or send-out, and transport specimens using appropriate safety protocols.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, process test requisitions, perform order entry, document quality control and equipment maintenance activities, and ensure compliance with laboratory policies and regulatory requirements.
• Customer Service & Communication: Provide exceptional customer service while communicating effectively with physicians, pathologists, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals. Process physician orders, retrieve patient information, and communicate test-related information to authorized personnel.
• Laboratory Operations: Maintain inventory and restock laboratory supplies, organize work areas, handle chemicals and biohazardous materials safely, and support efficient daily laboratory operations.
• Quality & Compliance: Adhere to all laboratory safety standards, accreditation requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain inspection readiness.
• Training & Professional Development: Participate in ongoing education and competency training to maintain technical knowledge and support departmental learning initiatives.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with laboratory team members to achieve departmental goals, prioritize workload, participate in staff meetings, and foster a professional, patient-focused work environment.
• Physical Requirements: Demonstrate the manual dexterity and motor skills necessary to safely handle, process, and transport laboratory specimens.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Chemical, Physical or Biological Science.
• Experience: One year of relevant pathology and/or cytology 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.