Pathology Tech

Pathology Tech

86131BR

Pathology

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Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Category

Allied Health and Technical,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$26.62-$42.59 Hourly

Office/Site Location

Boston

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary/ Department Summary:

Independently performs a variety of duties in the Surgical Cutting room, including processing of frozen tissue, dictation of gross descriptions, and surgical cutting of routine specimens. Logs, accessions, and orders processing of surgical specimens. Provides support for the management, analysis, and quality control of data from patient biopsies and for quality assurance studies. Rotates coverage in general Pathology by accessioning, preparing, documenting, and performing autopsies, storing specimens, and maintaining autopsy room in operating condition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Logs and accessions specimens and enters orders for laboratory procedures and special stains according to established protocols. Troubleshoots specimens not meeting acceptability requirements.
• May dictate gross descriptions and submit sections for processing.
• Performs maintenance and inventory of frozen section area on a daily basis.
• Provides technical and administrative support for autopsy service. Obtains and verifies completion of required forms and authorizations. Prepares room and cadaver and assists Pathologist during autopsy. Removes, prepares, logs, and delivers/ships tissue and other specimens for analysis. Prepares body for release and maintains related logs and records. Cleans and maintains equipment in autopsy suite.
• Maintains specimen archives and inventories in accordance with retention guidelines.
• Supports tissue bio-banking program.
• Assists with laboratory inventory and maintains an organized laboratory environment.
• Ensures laboratory's compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, and Hospital and departmental policies, including safety, chemical hygiene, and infection control.
• Follows established procedures for quality control and quality assurance, and assures continual implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree is required. Biological science or closely related field is preferred.

Experience:

Pathology lab experience may be substituted for up to 4 years of college education is required.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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