Pathology Technologist - New Grads encouraged to apply! - Boston Children's Hospital

The Pathology Lab Tech is responsible for the following:

• Logs and accessions specimens and enters orders for laboratory procedures and special stains according to established protocols.
• Troubleshoots specimens not meeting acceptability requirements.
• May dictate gross descriptions and submit sections for processing.
• Performs maintenance and inventory of frozen section area on a daily basis.
• Provides technical and administrative support for autopsy service.
• Obtains and verifies completion of required forms and authorizations.
• Prepares room and cadaver and assists Pathologist during autopsy.
• Removes, prepares, logs, and delivers/ships tissue and other specimens for analysis.
• Prepares body for release and maintains related logs and records.
• Cleans and maintains equipment in autopsy suite.
• Maintains specimen archives and inventories in accordance with retention guidelines.
• Supports tissue bio-banking program.
• Assists with laboratory inventory and maintains an organized laboratory environment.
• Ensures laboratory's compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, and Hospital and departmental policies, including safety, chemical hygiene, and infection control.
• Follows established procedures for quality control and quality assurance, and assures continual implementation.

The Pathology Lab Tech must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Pathology lab experience may be substituted for up to 4 years of college education