Laboratory Technician, Surgical Pathology/Gross Room

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for independently triaging, accessioning, and handing off Surgical Pathology specimens. Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance tasks, maintenance, and helps maintain processing instrumentation for safety and compliance purposes. This position provides support to the Pathologists' Assistants and Pathologists. Handles day to day bench related problems with little supervision. Is a liaison for the department when the Pathologists' Assistants, The Anatomic Pathology Manager, or Pathologist is not available. May be asked to provide backup and support coverage to all other areas of Anatomic Pathology (OMC Surgical Pathology Gross Room, Cytology, Histology, and Decedent Affairs).



Essential Functions:

• Surgical Pathology Specimen Accessioning and Processing including proper labeling, handling preservation, transportation, storage and disposal of specimens. (35%)
• Responsible for triage and organization of Surgical Pathology specimens to assist Pathologists' Assistants in the execution of daily work to ensure consistent turnaround times and to meet cut-off times. (15%)
• Responsible for reagent and instrument maintenance. (10%)
• Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the Gross Room space to assist in maintaining an environment of safety. (10%)
• Performs instrument quality control, preventative maintenance and environmental controls. (10%)
• Acts as a liaison between the Surgical Pathology department and outside clinical teams. may handle questions regarding collection methods and other clinical details needed to improve specimen quality. (5%)
• May provide to provide general assistance in the Decedent Affairs Office, Histology and Cytology as needed. (5%)
• Assist in specialized collections and processing for procedures like bone marrows, frozen sections, renal adequacy, etc. (5%)
• Is compliant with all safety, life safety, regulatory and infection control procedures. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years As a laboratory technician in a hospital/medical or research laboratory. Surgical pathology, histology or cytology laboratory experience preferred.

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of Histopathology/Surgical Pathology techniques and Ancillary Testing (flow cytometry, cytogenetics, electron microscopy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, etc.)
• General knowledge of specimen sources and surgical procedures to accurately perform accessioning.
• Familiar with regulatory compliance in Quality Control (QC) and competency requirements.
• Knowledge of Surgical Pathology coding.
• Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality issues relative to testing in the area of oversight.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented work relative to completing ancillary testing paperwork, accessioning, and handling specimens for processing and testing.
• Ability to work professionally with patients and coworkers.
• Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
• Good communication and customer relation skills.
• Ability to receive and accurately process patient specimens.
• Ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
• Ability to work independently.

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.