Laboratory Technician 2, Surgical Pathology Reporting

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  JOB DUTIES
  

Are you an experienced professional seeking a dynamic role in Anatomic Pathology? Join our team at the Westwood and Santa Monica Surgical Pathology Reporting Offices! As a Hospital Laboratory Technician 2, you will play a crucial role in supporting the operations of our surgical pathology reporting offices. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Processing tissue requests for clinical trial submissions, continuation of care, and ancillary testing. • Releasing surgical pathology specimens to patients and manufacturers. • Managing microscopic slide inventories (onsite and offsite), including the preparation/packaging of biohazardous waste for pickup by contracted waste management vendors. • Accessioning pathology cases for add-on immunohistochemistry, special stains, and electron microscopy. • Digitally scanning slides for telepathology. • Providing exceptional service to faculty, patients, couriers, and vendors. • Visiting the offsite warehouse to pull/file materials and package biohazardous waste for waste management transport (via University vehicle). • Offering coverage at the Santa Monica Surgical Pathology Reporting Office, as needed. Salary Range: $31.82/hour – $41.96/hour

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

• Previous experience working in an Anatomic Pathology laboratory setting, and working knowledge of anatomic pathology procedures, practices, and workflows. • Familiarity with safe handling and packaging requirements for pathology materials, including glass microscopic slides and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue. • Experience working in EPIC or an equivalent laboratory information system. • High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED or HiSET). • Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing in order to drive University vehicle for retrieving materials and biohazardous waste. Subject to DMV Pull. • Capable of meeting physical demands, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, ascending/descending, extending/contracting, and rotating/pivoting. • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 1000 lbs. of palletized boxes using a pallet jack. • Must accurately read fine print for extended periods.