PATHOLOGY TECH

Job Details

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Pathology Technician to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY :

Preparation and gross dissection of surgical specimens, entering results to LIS. Obtain, process doctors’ orders, and data entry.

Provide good customer service on the phone, patients, doctors and other medical staff. Work well under pressure. Perform all testing as directed by pathologist.

Must be able to troubleshoot equipment and be able to prioritize specimens (STAT, Routine, Intraoperative, etc), be able to wisely use time, multitask, and be flexible in order to fill staffing needs.

BENEFITS :

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include :

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform gross dissection of surgical specimens and document gross findings under the direction of pathologists. Assure appropriate specimen identification and accessioning.

Pathology Technician will gross only the surgical specimens outlined by the laboratory director.

• Prepare and cut frozen section specimens (as required).
• In association with the pathologist(s), describe gross anatomic features : describe the overall specimen dimensions, structures, size, appearance and relationship of disease (, cancer, tumor) present to tissue border (margins).

Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for processing according to established procedures.

• Maintain clean and well supplied gross station and room. Assure proper maintenance of equipment and provision of adequate supplies.
• Active participation in QA / AC, as required by accrediting agency.
• Routinely review and, when necessary, develop policies and procedures relating to grossing.
• Perform gross specimen photography, select tissue for appropriate ancillary testing, and procures tissue for research protocols or immunohistochemistry controls.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW :

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients.

We serve the entire Snake River Valley all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day.

If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education / Certification : Doctoral, master’s or bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or laboratory science.

Experience : 1-2 years preferred in Histology Laboratory. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, medical practices and human anatomy is required.

Equipment / Technology : experience with computers and office equipment required.

Language / Communication : The ability to read and communicate (oral and written) effectively in English.

Mathematical Skills : General math skills.

Mental Capabilities : Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments. Must be organized, multi-task and be a critical thinker.

Interpersonal : Demonstrate professional communication with physician and hospital staff regarding intraoperative gross requests, specimen clarification.

Good communication skills, and ability to work well with others. Be a team player and flexible.

Performance : Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines. Good customer service skills. Be able to perform testing accurately in stressful situations