Histology/Cyto Clerk - Histology - Full Time, Days

NYU Langone Health•Patchogue, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center providing care to residents of eastern Long Island, featuring the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion, a Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center, and a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital also operates multiple outpatient sites. This role is for a Histology/Cyto Clerk within the Histology section of Clinical Labs. The successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical duties under general supervision, according to established policies and procedures, including typing, filing, and maintaining neat and accurate records, while accommodating a fluctuating workload.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Knowledge of medical terminology
Updated computer skills
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and provide information
Ability to pay close attention to details in all performance expectations
General Typing and filing knowledge
Knowledge of universal precautions

Responsibilities

Ability to properly identify and in an orderly fashion accession patient samples into A/P program.
Maintains, updates and distributes all necessary reports.
Organizes time to accommodate changing workflow.
Recognizes patient confidentiality issues and faxes results to responsible physician only.
Able to obtain and relay information in clear and accurate manner
Monitors office and department supplies.
Must be familiar with different specimen types. Able to organize, verify proper preservatives and process accordingly.
Understands clinical relevance in all areas of responsibility.
Organizes work well so others can take over for them in their absence.
Performs universal precautions with each function.
Performs all tasks accurately.
Relays to supervisor any inconsistency identification or labeling.
Accessions and processes specimens in an organized and timely fashion for gross examination.
Must follow proper procedures for identifying, verifying and transporting patient samples from the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Area
Communicates clearly and concisely
Listens attentively and follows direction
Demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette
Effectively utilizes the computer to process specimens, reports results and access information.
Communicates ideas and suggestions with a positive intent
Conveys respect for the profession
Works well in cooperation with others.
Communicates knowledge and demonstrates procedures effectively to coworkers and students
Understands and identifies appropriate criteria for accepting specimens.
Accurately labels cytology specimens.
Maintains records of all positive cytology cases.
Maintains and updates records and files.
Distributes reports to proper areas
Updates all necessary logs to conform to third-party regulatory agencies.
Handles routine use of Reference Lab Computer System
Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance
Reports to assigned area on time for scheduled shift
Adheres to hospital/department dress code. Arrives to work appropriately dressed, well groomed and neat.
Completes all hospital requirements at designated time (i.e. annual assessment, educational, MedNetTra)
Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent.