What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anatomic Pathology Processing Tech position at Texas Health Care PLCC?
Overview of the Role:
- Responsible for receipt, accessioning, and processing of tissue and cytology specimens.
- Works with the histology and cytology lead technologists to maintain appropriate supplies.
- Coordinates duties with other AP Processing Techs, Cytotechnologists, and Pathologist as needed.
- Work closely with the Laboratory Medical Director on all aspects of processing anatomic specimens.
Primary Job Duties:
Responsible for the daily operations of anatomic pathology processing:
- AP order processing and accessioning, including both cytology and tissue specimens.
- ThinPrep specimen aliquoting and labeling for molecular testing
- ThinPrep cytology slide preparation and labeling for cytologic examination, including reprocessing as needed.
- Performs gross descriptions of tissue specimens (small, outpatient biopsy specimens) and appropriately processes these for tissue processing.
- Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of automated cytology staining equipment and coverslipper.
- Maintain grossing hood and supplies.
- Utilizes time effectively through workflow and coordination with other staff to maintain turn-around-time goals.
Education and Experience:
- Qualify to perform high complexity testing under current CLIA-88 regulations.
- Associates or Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory/medical technology sciences
Must be able to work 3 pm to 11 pm Monday-Friday
Location: The lab is in West Fort Worth but will be relocating to the North Richland Hills at the end of 2024 or the first of 2025, pending construction.