What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anatomic Pathology Processing Tech - PRN position at Texas Health Care PLLC?
Overview of the Role:
- Responsible for receipt, accessioning, and processing of tissue and cytology specimens.
- Works with the histology and cytology lead technologists to maintain appropriate supplies.
- Coordinates duties with other AP Processing Techs, Cytotechnologists, and Pathologist as needed.
- Work closely with the Laboratory Medical Director on all aspects of processing anatomic specimens.
Primary Job Duties:
Responsible for the daily operations of anatomic pathology processing:
- AP order processing and accessioning, including both cytology and tissue specimens.
- ThinPrep specimen aliquoting and labeling for molecular testing
- ThinPrep cytology slide preparation and labeling for cytologic examination, including reprocessing as needed.
- Performs gross descriptions of tissue specimens (small, outpatient biopsy specimens) and appropriately processes these for tissue processing.
- Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of automated cytology staining equipment and coverslipper.
- Maintain grossing hood and supplies.
- Utilizes time effectively through workflow and coordination with other staff to maintain turn-around-time goals.
Education and Experience:
- Qualify to perform high complexity testing under current CLIA-88 regulations.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory/medical technology sciences
Coverage needed from 7pm-11pm Monday-Friday intermittently for shift coverage. We can have some flexibility for the right candidate.
Job Type: PRN
Pay: $20-26/hour
Salary : $20 - $26