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Join UPMC as a Surgical Pathology Technician!

We're looking for a detail-oriented team player to support our Pathology lab across UPMC's urban campuses through rotating coverage-including Presbyterian, Shadyside, Magee-Womens, and Mercy hospitals. This full-time, daylight role offers weekday shifts with start times between 6:30-8:30 a.m. and end times between 3-5 p.m.

As part of a collaborative team of 10 Surgical Pathology Technicians, you'll work hands-on with surgical specimens, supporting Pathologists' Assistants in a learning-friendly environment-perfect for those passionate about patient care but seeking a non-patient-facing role.

Documents to Upload at Time of Application

+ Resume

+ Transcripts

+ _Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including university name & student name_ Responsibilities:

+ Attend mandatory safety, compliance and other meetings required by laboratory and hospital guidelines.

+ Examine and prepare surgical biopsy specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined by the Surgical Pathology Manual while maintaining accurate records of all activities.

+ Consistently provide an accurate gross description of surgical specimens as recorded in case report for pathologist.

+ Perform additional special specimen handling radiography, photography, special fixation, etc.

+ File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials and maintain accurate records of all such activities.

+ Maintain record logs for the equipment.

+ Replenish supplies for physicians' offices.

+ Ensure proper operation, repair and replacement, and preventative maintenance of area equipment and tools.

+ Verify complete and accurate patient identification on specimen requisition and container and reject specimens with conflicting/inadequate patient identifiers.

+ Correlate patient history with specimen type and consult admitting clinician with conflicts.

+ Utilize voice recognition software during documentation of specimen gross appearance.

+ Receive, sort, and verify patient identifiers as cases are accessioned with bar coded labels.

+ Perform proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety.

+ Document discrepancy and resolution in APLIS.

+ Perform clerical/computer entry functions including ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock.

+ Attend in-services, lectures, and training classes, as required.

+ Receive and accession specimens in LIS.

+ Associate's degree in a laboratory science AND 2 years of hospital laboratory experience; OR

+ Bachelor's degree in biology or related health sciences required AND 1 year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.

+ Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information system experience preferred.

+ Good oral and written communication skills.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers as well as co-workers both by telephone and in-person.

+ This position requires regular movement throughout the facility, including walking, standing, and lifting materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran