The Ohio State University
Anatomic Pathology Technician - Surgical Pathology Gross Room
The Ohio State University, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Job Title: Anatomic Pathology Technician - Surgical Pathology Gross Room
Position Summary
Anatomic Pathology Technician (AP Tech) who provides services in the Surgical Pathology Gross Room, which is a laboratory within the Division of Surgical Pathology, Department of Pathology; receives surgical specimens from hospital staff and couriers for gross and microscopic examination; confirms patient identity and specimen labeling requirements; triages specimens for diagnostic tests; prepares specimens for transport by courier; accessions all cases using surgical pathology software providing accurate associated billing for surgical specimens; retrieves tissue from various patient care areas throughout hospital; facilitates problem resolution for unacceptable specimens; performs gross examination of all biopsies and some non?complex surgical excisions; assists with the microtomy of frozen section slide preparation; assists with staining and coverslipping of frozen section slides; assists with permanent labeling of frozen section slides; answers laboratory phone; opens surgical specimens to allow for appropriate fixation; assists with storage shelf organization; assists with inventory management; and assists with equipment maintenance and cleaning. OSU East Hospital Gross Room responsibilities also include receiving slides from courier, preparing slides and specimens for courier and filing slides. Hours of work vary depending upon assigned rotation. Job Requirements
Bachelors Degree to include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination required. Additional Information
Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Rotating Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post?offer process. Legal
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216 , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Anatomic Pathology Technician (AP Tech) who provides services in the Surgical Pathology Gross Room, which is a laboratory within the Division of Surgical Pathology, Department of Pathology; receives surgical specimens from hospital staff and couriers for gross and microscopic examination; confirms patient identity and specimen labeling requirements; triages specimens for diagnostic tests; prepares specimens for transport by courier; accessions all cases using surgical pathology software providing accurate associated billing for surgical specimens; retrieves tissue from various patient care areas throughout hospital; facilitates problem resolution for unacceptable specimens; performs gross examination of all biopsies and some non?complex surgical excisions; assists with the microtomy of frozen section slide preparation; assists with staining and coverslipping of frozen section slides; assists with permanent labeling of frozen section slides; answers laboratory phone; opens surgical specimens to allow for appropriate fixation; assists with storage shelf organization; assists with inventory management; and assists with equipment maintenance and cleaning. OSU East Hospital Gross Room responsibilities also include receiving slides from courier, preparing slides and specimens for courier and filing slides. Hours of work vary depending upon assigned rotation. Job Requirements
Bachelors Degree to include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination required. Additional Information
Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Rotating Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post?offer process. Legal
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216 , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr