Anatomical Pathology Tech - CMH Laboratory
 Carle Health | |
$25.81 - $43.10 / hr
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 United States, Illinois, Peoria | |
 May 21, 2026 | |
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Overview
The Pathology Technician is responsible for managing the daily workload of incoming Histology specimens for the Anatomic Pathology (AP) department. The individual in this role must work closely with the Pathologists, Pathology Assistants, AP Coordinator, and Histotechs to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the hospital, surgeons, radiologists and other submitting physicians in order to provide the best and most timely diagnoses. This includes, but is not limited to: preparing frozen section slides, ensuring proper labeling and accessioning of all submitted specimens, providing cross-campus coverage as needed, filing/retrieving slides, blocks and wet tissue, and preparing cases for delivery to the pathologists on various campuses. Qualifications Certifications: , Education: , Work Experience: Responsibilities Demonstrates technical skills required to prepare Histology and Cytology specimens Retrieves all specimens from surgery multiple times each day. Matches all specimens with requisitions. Ensures specimens and requisitions are labeled with two patient identifiers and specimen source; follows up on any unlabeled, incorrectly labeled specimens/requisitions. Ensures all specimens submitted in proper fixative. Ensures proper fixation/processing for flow cytometry specimens (placement in RPMI and refrigeration). Communicates with Histology team, Pathologists and Pathologist Assistant on any issues with submissions. Contacts submitting departments as needed for corrections, clarifications or rejections. Accessions specimens, labels properly (checking two patient identifiers), prepares case for gross dictation. Assists PA or Pathologist as requested during grossing. Ensures processors are started at the appropriate times and notifies supervisor as well as notes on communication board if times will deviate from schedule. Maintains daily temperature logs for refrigerator/freezer and cryostats; performs decontamination as needed. Communicates with outside clients and providers as needed. Ensures grossing and accessioning areas are well-organized and clean. Sends out specimens as needed. Demonstrates technical skills required to assist on interoperative procedures Organizes work priorities to provide exceptional service and turnaround time Prepares fine needle biopsy smears in CT/Angio suites, including proper staining for review and assisting during interoperative procedure. Knowledgeable and skilled in routine H&E staining. Knowledgeable and skilled in embedding tissue for frozen sections. Knowledgeable and skilled in sectioning frozen tissue specimens and assisting during interoperative consultations. Ensures frozen section and fine needle specimens are properly labeled and are accompanied by appropriate requisitions (also appropriately labeled). Consults pathologist as needed. Participates in support activities necessary to ensure a smooth and efficiently run operation Enters charges in Epic for frozen sections performed at Proctor (OR and Peoria Day Surgery cases). Enters charges in Epic for consultation cases received from Associates in Dermatology. Enters other charges as needed. Ensures proper supplies available in histology, including reagents used for staining, etc.; orders when necessary. Answers all incoming Histology and Pathology calls. Maintains policies and procedures for department, ensures adherence to policies and reports non-compliance. Ensures regulatory guidelines such as CAP are met. Generates and reads emails. Displays a willingness and interest in learning new procedures or cross-training. Supports co-workers in other departments and on the downtown campus. Floats to downtown campus as needed. Acts as backup Payroll editor - edits time corrections, signs off on biweekly payroll, enters time off, etc as needed. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $25.81per hour - $43.1per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. | |