Pathology Technician Coord SMMC-SMMC Hospital Laguna Hills, CA Radiology/Imaging Tech

Pathology Technician Coordinator

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Pathological Laboratory Services

Status: Fulltime

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $28.63/hr-$41.53/hr

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Pathology Technician Coordinator is responsible for assisting Pathology management both in Histology and in the Gross Room. This position also maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge includes the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventative maintenance. The incumbent directs and controls the day-to-day Gross Room department operations including technical oversight, and workflow which can include proficiency testing, quality control, and quality assurance. Additionally, this position participates in the continuous quality improvement process through professional development, continuing education, and research and development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Ensures all specimens are prepared in a prompt and timely manner according to established department and regulatory guidelines to ensure consistent compliance.
2. Coordinates and distributes workload among the pathology technician and laboratory assistant staff.
3. Properly performs stains including cryostat sections H&E and Diff Quick touch preps to meet the patient care needs.
4. Oversees the quality of staining performed by staff.
5. Assists in the preparation for various body fluids for processing in accordance to meet patient care needs.
6. Ensures procedures are updated and reviewed according to accreditation standards.
7. Oversees inventory management and uses Lean Processes.
8. Completes other administrative tasks to support the Pathology services lines as needed.
9. Ability to be at work and be on time.
10. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
11. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
12. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

Three-years' experience in the anatomical laboratory and acute care setting preferred.

Special knowledge of anatomical laboratory operations, specimen grossing, equipment and specimen handling.

Knowledge of current information system preferred

Education/Licensure/Certification:

NA