Anatomic Pathology Technologist, Anatomic Pathology Lab - Full-Time, Day Shift

Anatomic Pathology Technologist

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Anatomic Pathology Technologist in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory. Here, you will perform gross examination and dissection of biopsy specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients. This department is the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory. This position is 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

In consultation with the Anatomical Pathology Supervisor and Manager, the Anatomic Pathology Technologist is responsible for activities supporting the receipt and preparation of surgical, cytology and autopsy specimens.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate activities at the front desk; organize paperwork, answer phone calls, direct inquiries to appropriate staff, etc.
• Ensure that specimens meet acceptance criteria for accessioning into the LIS (per policy) and reject as appropriate.
• Accession specimens into LIS by sub-specialty and appropriately triage the specimen for gross examination based on priority (intraoperative consultations & lymphoma work-ups, tissue bank, "rush", and routine processing).
• Trouble-shooting and documenting problem resolutions.
• Grosses biopsies and performs additional testing as necessary.
• Cutting and staining of intraoperative consult frozen sections.
• Preparation and processing of cytology specimens.
• Participation in autopsy evisceration/duties as trained and assigned.
• Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine and complex tests through the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages.
• Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information.
• Appropriately assists clinicians with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions.
• Daily maintenance of equipment in the gross room/cytology and autopsy suite.
• Actively participate in troubleshooting and work to resolve issues.
• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory team and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner.
• Ensures completion of quality control, maintenance, and quality assurance documentation.
• Maintains section's inventory, including both supplies and specimens and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems.
• Assists in training new employees, students, pathology residents, others.
• Assists in new testing, procedures and equipment validation and implementation.
• Participates in peer interviews of other Anatomic Pathology Technologists.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives as invited by the supervisor.
• Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills, maintain technical relevance and improve proficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or advanced degree in clinical laboratory science, life sciences, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must satisfy CLIA 88 personnel qualifications performing high complexity testing.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and laboratory/hospital information systems.
• Proven ability to use computers for data entry, retrieval, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work within narrow timeframes, outstanding organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to maneuver/lift bulky containers.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or eligibility as medical technologist, (MT) or specialist through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent is preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time/1.0 FTE
• Shift: Day Shift - 12:00pm - 8:30pm with rotating Saturdays
• Unit/Department: Lab Anatomic Pathology - Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union

5815 S Maryland Ave

UChicago Medicine Mitchell Hospital - Hyde Park is a six-story hospital at the heart of our historic Hyde Park campus.

An integral part of our academic medical center, the Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital is home to a variety of specialty care, including our post-natal mother-baby unit, advanced imaging services, physical therapy services, dialysis access center and in-patient units. Other amenities include wireless internet, a chapel, an on-site restaurant and a gift shop.