Pathology Lab Tech - #1413942

Description

Company Overview

Urology of Virginia (UVA) has a long history of providing comprehensive and quality care to the entire Hampton Roads region, including northeastern North Carolina. Our clinical care team consists of board-certified urologists, most of whom are fellowship-trained, nationally recognized, awarded, and published. Working in a team-based environment, our mission is to help patients optimize their urological health.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Lab Tech with experience in the medical field to work in our small but busy Pathology lab accessioning surgical specimens and performing a variety of administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and experience in a pathology or oncology setting. This position is full-time, Monday thru Friday daytime.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all duties according to CLIA, OSHA and HIPAA regulations
• Perform duties proficiently using Orchard LIS, EMR, Patient information system, and Microsoft Word programs
• Accession surgical pathology specimens according to lab procedures
• Answering and handling of incoming calls and faxes to the Pathology Lab
• Perform administrative lab duties including orders between our lab and outside labs & medical facilities (i.e. genetic and genomic tests orders, second opinions and consultations), shipping of slides and blocks, maintaining send out/receiving logs, and scanning reports into EMR
• Maintain equipment used and inventory of clerical admin supplies
• Maintain Quality Assurance documentation and logs as outlined in the Lab Procedure Manuals
• Participate in the review and updating of Admin/Clerical Lab Procedures (per CLIA regulations if applicable)
• Perform administrative duties for the Director of Lab Services and Pathologists/Lab Director as needed or other duties assigned
  
  

Requirements

Required License/Experience/Skills

• Minimum education of an Associate’s in applied science.
• 1+ years’ work experience in a medical laboratory.
• Proficient computer skills w/ keyboarding and proficiency in Microsoft Office Word programs
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills needed to provide excellent customer service both within and outside of Urology of Virginia
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player to work closely with others
  
  

Preferred License/Experience/Skills

• Completion of a Medical Laboratory program at an accredited institution
• Experience in a pathology lab or oncology setting
• Previous use of Orchard LIS or Epic EMR
  
  

Equal employment opportunity for all is a very important philosophy for our practice. We will evaluate all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, non-disqualifying disability, history of military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, assignments, promotions, reassignments or transfers, disciplinary matters, establishment of rates of pay or other compensation, and selection for training programs.