Pathology Support Tech (pst), Day Shift, Capital Choice Pathology Lab

Pathology Support Technician

Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Pathology Support Technician for our Capital Choice Pathology Laboratory who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Pathology Support Tech, you will:

• Ensure patient safety when accepting specimens from internal hospital departments and external physician clients
• Collaborate and partner with professional and clinical staff solving specimen handling issues, including incorrectly submitted specimens with emphasis on minimizing risk to patients
• Meet high quality standards in regards to irretrievable nature of patient specimens
• Proficiently use and accession specimens using LIS system with high level of precision, i.e., Cerner, Copath, Word, Excel and other customized programs
• Monitor and document instrumentation quality assurance records and participate in improvement initiatives
• Comprehend instrumentation variances on daily basis, trouble shoot equipment and other quality issues when appropriate
• Troubleshoot any issues with specimens for resolution while demonstrating problem solving abilities
• Assist with compliance of all professional federal, state, and CAP requirements including all chemical waste management, safety and infection control policies
• Receive all incoming calls and direct to appropriate person, take supply orders and specimen pick up requests, update document will-call log
• Assign cases to Pathologists; Distribute slides to Pathologists
• Perform quality checks on automatic report printouts, Cytology and Surgical Pathology Report runs
• Troubleshoot issues with specimens, lab requests, and tests ordered, including making phone calls and sending faxes to clients for resolution

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 0-1 years of experience
• Experience with business software applications including Microsoft applications and major Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) preferred

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm

Pay Range: $18.80 - $24.18

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.