Laboratory Technician: Surgical Pathology/Gross Room Assistant

Denver Health
US - Colorado - Denver
December 19, 2024

We are recruiting for a motivated Laboratory Technician: Surgical Pathology/Gross Room Assistant to join our team!

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Department

Laboratory Services Job Summary

Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for independently triaging, accessioning, and handing off Surgical Pathology specimens. Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance tasks, maintenance, and helps maintain processing instrumentation for safety and compliance purposes. This position provides support to the Pathologists' Assistants and Pathologists. Handles day to day bench related problems with little supervision. Is a liaison for the department when the Pathologists' Assistants, The Anatomic Pathology Manager, or Pathologist is not available. May be asked to provide backup and support coverage to all other areas of Anatomic Pathology (OMC Surgical Pathology Gross Room, Cytology, Histology, and Decedent Affairs).

Essential Functions:

Surgical Pathology Specimen Accessioning and Processing including proper labeling, handling preservation, transportation, storage and disposal of specimens. (35%)
Responsible for triage and organization of Surgical Pathology specimens to assist Pathologists' Assistants in the execution of daily work to ensure consistent turnaround times and to meet cut-off times. (15%)
Responsible for reagent and instrument maintenance. (10%)
Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the Gross Room space to assist in maintaining an environment of safety. (10%)
Performs instrument quality control, preventative maintenance and environmental controls. (10%)
Acts as a liaison between the Surgical Pathology department and outside clinical teams. may handle questions regarding collection methods and other clinical details needed to improve specimen quality. (5%)
May provide to provide general assistance in the Decedent Affairs Office, Histology and Cytology as needed. (5%)
Assist in specialized collections and processing for procedures like bone marrows, frozen sections, renal adequacy, etc. (5%)
Is compliant with all safety, life safety, regulatory and infection control procedures. (5%)

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

1-3 years As a laboratory technician in a hospital/medical or research laboratory. Surgical pathology, histology or cytology laboratory experience preferred. Required

Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic understanding of Histopathology/Surgical Pathology techniques and Ancillary Testing (flow cytometry, cytogenetics, electron microscopy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, etc.)
General knowledge of specimen sources and surgical procedures to accurately perform accessioning.
Familiar with regulatory compliance in Quality Control (QC) and competency requirements.
Knowledge of Surgical Pathology coding.
Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality issues relative to testing in the area of oversight.
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented work relative to completing ancillary testing paperwork, accessioning, and handling specimens for processing and testing.
Ability to work professionally with patients and coworkers.
Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
Good communication and customer relation skills.
Ability to receive and accurately process patient specimens.
Ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
Ability to work independently.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$23.85 - $32.26 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: /denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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