Histo Tech - Copley Lab - Variable Shifts - Per Diem

Sharp Healthcare

4d • $38 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides the technical knowledge, expertise and judgment required to support the Sharp HealthCare (SHC) mission and scope of laboratory services. Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women's health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It's what we call The Sharp Experience - treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year Full time equivalent experience in an anatomic pathology/histology lab

Responsibilities

• Analytical testing procedures Completes testing processes without error using written policies, procedures and other appropriate resources; identifies issues in policies or procedures. SHC corporate commitment to compliance training principles are correctly and appropriately utilized when performing assigned procedures as written. Performs new procedures and policies within acceptable training time intervals; meets department turnaround time goals. Documents activities and results consistently, thoroughly and legibly; proofreads and double checks own work to minimize errors to achieve zero defects and zero harm. Evaluates data for accuracy and verifies any questionable finding with thorough investigation and appropriate follow-through. Performs or assists with pre-analytical (patient reception, sample collection, processing) and analytical procedures and demonstrates assessment of testing factors with regard to patient age and population specific groups.
• Equipment management Utilizes all equipment (including phone, copier, fax, etc.), instruments, products, and other tools per manufacturer's and training instructions and according to established procedures; facilitates issue resolution. Demonstrates competency and efficient use of all tool applications (IT, PC, other system/software) and equipment to produce the end product. Performs and validates required preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment/tools. Reports, documents and resolves or facilitates resolution of equipment/analyzers/tool/reagent issues and failures in a timely and efficient manner. Actively manages inventory expiration dates and demonstrates ability to evaluate consumables (reagent/supply) inventory to prevent shortages; alerts ordering personnel. Removes defective equipment from use, documents problem, and notifies appropriate personnel for repair; verifies equipment inspections are up-to-date. Follows through on problem resolution and validates equipment/analyzers performance post repair.
• Quality assurance Communicates clearly using tools Closed Loop and SBAR. Completes and assesses QC performance, proficiency testing, test validation/calibration/linearity with indicated corrective action and resolution as needed. Coordinates and completes processes to meet standards established to maintain quality testing, including collaboration and engagement in continuous improvement of processes. Has knowledge of and reviews quality assurance indicators and monitors and works with the laboratory team to meet/exceed the established thresholds. Completes and validates daily position tasks within expected timeframes to meet QA indicator goal expectations. Identifies errors and follows-through with investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership. Demonstrates process of self-discovery, including knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and views deficiencies as opportunities for growth; sets goals for self-improvement. Receives feedback well and provides thoughtful feedback to others.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees