Pathology Tech

• 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 posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.