Surgical Pathology Technician Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Kansas City)

Job Description

A Surgical Pathology Technician I receive and accessions all specimens for surgical pathology. Performs gross examinations of biopsies and small surgical tissue specimens and prepares frozen section slides for microscopic examination. Must have a basic understanding and knowledge of human anatomy/physiology and medical terminology, especially tissue part types. Must stay calm and organized in a high stress, fast-paced environment and have the ability to prioritize their work.

Job Responsibility

Accurately participates in preparing for JCAHO and CAP inspections
Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and patient samples for analysis
Answers the telephone and interacts with all customers using proper, courteous techniques, in compliance with hospital standards
Assists with frozen sections, including cutting, staining and cover slipping
Correctly registers patients in the hospital computer system and creates visits/encounters, when necessary
Accurately accessions specimens into the laboratory information system, utilizing two patient identifiers at all times, assigning the appropriate pathology part-type to trigger technical and professional billing
Properly labels all specimens with the case number and part type
Contacts physician offices to rectify missing patient information and/or improper labeling of specimens, and documents this appropriately
Dispose of biohazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps and other potentially hazardous materials, according to policy and strictly adheres to safety and infection control procedures
Has knowledge of specimen collection requirements for surgical pathology processing and analysis and understands when to direct questions to the appropriate pathologist or supervisor
Must apply critical thinking skills and prioritize work appropriately
Performs gross examinations of biopsies and small surgical tissue specimens
May perform gross examinations of larger specimens under direct supervision
Photographs all pertinent specimens, as requested
Performs inventory control to ensure for provision of adequate supplies and assures proper maintenance of equipment
Has the ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, tissue processors, automatic stainers, cryostats and cover slippers
Retrieves specimens from the OR, when necessary
Communicates with OR staff and surgeons to receive accurate information regarding the patient’s history, and what is being requested of the specimen(s)
Relays this information to other technicians, PAs, residents and pathologists in surgical pathology
Uses and wears PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Biological science, healthcare or related field
High School Graduate
Must qualify as high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 88 regulations
This includes at least 60 semester hours including a minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses with 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination

Nice to have

2 or more years experience in healthcare, laboratory specific experience
experience in processing and accessioning of specimens, hospital/ laboratory information systems, data entry, ability to perform frozen section processing and support the gross processing of specimens
training and/or competence in medical terminology is preferred either through completed coursework or on-the-job experience

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