What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathology Technician/ Gross Technician position at Clinical Pathology Associates?
Job description
Clinical Pathology Associates has an immediate full time position for a Pathology Technician/ Gross Technician in San Antonio.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Pathology/Gross Technician functions as an assistant to the Pathologists and Pathologists’ Assistants of Clinical Pathology Associates assigned both technical (tissue related) and non-technical duties which provides both efficient and cost effective non-physician support to the Practice. Provides additional support to other CPA departments as needed
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt TYPE OF POSITION: Full Time
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Preparation of tissue specimens at CPA affiliated hospitals in the San Antonio area as assigned, including Gross description, sectioning and submission of pathology specimens.
- Frozen section assistance as needed at CPA affiliated hospitals in the San Antonio and surrounding metropolitan area, as assigned.
- Technician assists in all technical aspects of frozen section preparation which may include accessioning and labeling, proper mounting and freezing, cutting, staining and cover slipping
- Maintaining and order supplies
- Conference coordinator at CPA affiliated hospitals in the San Antonio and surrounding metropolitan area, as assigned.
- Assist with collection and subsequent organization of all pertinent clinical information, associated glass slides and other materials necessary to the case presentation and possible prepare PowerPoint conference file.
- Autopsy Support which could possibly include Historian (notes), Physical assistance with manipulation of body, cleanup facility post procedure
- Courier
- Assist with administrative duties with quality and accreditation projects
- Administrative support to include retrieval of pathology and laboratory results from outside hospitals and labs, monitoring of pending lists.
- Miscellaneous duties in support of CPA as assigned.
WORK EXPERENCE REQUIREMENT
- No experience required
- Experience in an anatomic laboratory is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff and management.
- Ability to read and write.
- Strong ability to communicate verbally.
- Ability to work with biological and potentially biohazardous tissue and fluid specimens.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a laboratory science, or 60 college hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or equivalent is preferred
- Must possess necessary qualifications to perform high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) regulations (Sec. 493.1489)
The above statements are intended to describe the essential responsibilities being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities assigned to these people.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Medical specialties:
- Pathology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Pathology Support Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person