What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathology Technician position at Saint Joseph Health System?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Our Vision
As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.
The Pathology Technician performs a combination of technical and workflow-support duties within Anatomic Pathology, including specimen accessioning, gross examination of biopsy specimens, frozen section preparation, and rapid on-site evaluation support.
Here's What You’ll Do
Required:
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Our Vision
As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.
- Full-Time
- Location: SJRMC Laboratory in Mishawaka, Indiana
The Pathology Technician performs a combination of technical and workflow-support duties within Anatomic Pathology, including specimen accessioning, gross examination of biopsy specimens, frozen section preparation, and rapid on-site evaluation support.
Here's What You’ll Do
- Works actively to instill and maintain cost prevention and cost containment.
- Supports hospital policy and assists in the implementation of hospital policy changes.
- Exercises prudent judgment in performance of technical skills and operation of the area.
- Receives, verifies, and accession specimens into the laboratory information systems.
- Confirms patient identification and specimen labeling accuracy
- Accurately accessions all specimens that are delivered to the department, including cytology specimens.
- Resolves specimen discrepancies for samples received from various hospital areas, ensuring accurate identification and timely processing.
Required:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in science-related or education equivalent that includes the following:
- • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or • 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
- Licensure/Certification: Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification or certification eligible by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred. Experience: One year of previous Histology or Grossing Experience
- • Flexibility to work additional shifts as needed
- Ability to utilize different pathology instruments including maintenance and troubleshooting
- Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
- Competitive Shift Differentials
- Daily Pay "NEW"
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Referral Rewards
- Perks Program
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.