Req ID: 32788
Department: Pathology - Histology
Work Location: WakeMed Raleigh Campus
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Employment Type: ['Full Time']
FTE: ['1.00']
Hours of Work: ['M-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm']
Weekend Requirements: No Weekends
Call Requirements: ['No']
The Anatomic Pathology Technician is responsible for the processing and allocation of laboratory specimens and orders from all sources. Responsible for verification of proper patient and specimen identification, appropriateness of specimen and accompanying orders. Responsible for accurate registration of specimens. Ability to process non-gynecological and gynecological specimens for microscopic review and prepare tissue specimens for examination and diagnosis. Prepares frozen sections for the Pathologist and assists with renal biopsies and fine needle aspirate procedures. Organizes laboratory work flow and prioritizes processing and distribution of specimens. Utilizes requisite equipment, instruments, and computer systems to test request, accession, label and deliver specimens appropriately. Performs and documents routine maintenance and quality control procedures on specified equipment and troubleshoots as needed.
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Not Applicable
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
1 Year Clinical - Clinical Laboratory Required
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
