Pathology Technical Assistant - Days - Full time

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this highly visible, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Histology Technician will prepare histology specimens for microscopic examination and analyses by Pathologists. This role supports the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. The position is classified as Category B – Employees with patient care impact and is FLSA Exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma
One year of laboratory experience
Must be able to prioritize workflow
High level of energy and motivation

Nice To Haves

Age Specific Care Considerations: Adult: 18+ years – 35 years
Adult: 35+ years – 65 years
Adult: 65+ years
Children A: 18+ months – 3 years
Children B: 3+ years – 5 years
Children C: 5+ years – 12 years
Children D: 12+ years – 18 years
Infants: 0 – 18 months

Responsibilities

Prepares histology specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologists.
Distributes test requests to requesting patient care unit, facility or physician.
Communicates clearly and openly.
Builds relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
Is accountable for performance.
Looks for ways to improve the patient experience.
Takes initiative for professional growth.
Is engaged and eager to build a winning team.
Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Follows hospital policies and procedures (attendance, dress code, etc.).
Follows departmental policies, guidelines and procedures.
Contributes to the overall quality of services, standards of performance and department reputation.
Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.
Follows scope of practice and legal consequences.
Creates and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers and facility.
Demonstrates through practice, principles of Infection Control and Universal Precautions, adherence to OSHA standards, Hazardous Material Guidelines, Red Rules Compliance, JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals and CAP patient safety goals.
Safeguards the rights of patients and hospital personnel to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential manner.
Demonstrates proper technique and use of equipment.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Promotes customer satisfaction by being responsive to clinical needs.
Demonstrates ability to perform skill specific to clinical area.
Ensures complete, accurate, and timely slide processing.
Follows interlaboratory standards for slide production.
Assesses stain quality on a daily basis prior to submitting slides to Pathologist for diagnosis.
Ensures that all tissues are triaged and accessioned.
Can produce a stained frozen section within the time frame required.
Familiar with categories and theories of special stains and can reliably produce stains.
Adherence to all quality protocols in the laboratory environment.
Ensures critical patient information and data are communicated effectively with the multidisciplinary team across the continuum of care and documented properly within the patient record.
Communicates with the healthcare team and co-workers.
Promotes a cooperative working environment by utilizing positive, constructive communication skills to facilitate proper handling of patient testing.
Communicates and addresses conflicts with appropriate personnel, utilizing listening skills, showing sensitivity, and following chain of command.
Communicates with co-workers using tact and in clear, concise, and thorough manner.
Takes personal responsibility for performance.
Attends department hospital/staff meetings.
Performs MHS requirements in a timely manner: Blackboard, vaccinations, surveys, benefits, Team Share, performance goals.
Reviews departmental routings, newsletters, minutes, emails etc.
Demonstrates the ability to accept responsibility and be accountable for patient specimen handling/testing.
Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with other healthcare team members and the ability to work well with co-workers.
Demonstrates the ability to accept constructive criticism from peers and management.
Assumes responsibility for orientation and mentorship of new staff/students.
Participates and supports system and department goals.
Demonstrates ability to utilize time effectively and efficiently.
Engages in professional growth and development initiatives.
Maintains professional competency by self-direction (Certification renewal, annual competencies, continuing education and professional development plan).
Initiates and facilitates change to improve quality of care, keeping abreast of new developments, and contributing to productive changes in the department.
Develops new programs and/or protocols to enhance patient care delivery.
Recommends capital equipment or other resources to enhance patient care delivery and/or department operations.
Participates in the identification, data collection and appropriate resolution of problems that may involve patients and/or department through quality process improvement activities and hospital pillars (Service, Quality, Growth, Work Place).