Specimen Processor Cytology

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the anatomic pathology lab by performing pre-analytic, post-analytic, and support functions.

Requirements

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• 1+ years of experience in a similar position and can achieve productivity and demonstrate proficiency of all skills in that level. (Required) or less than 1 year Funding Healthcare Futures Program Participant (entry level) (Required)
• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Accessions specimens for cytology and/or surgical pathology.
• Performs specimen processing for further workup in the anatomic pathology laboratory.
• Triages specimens within the department.
• Maintains equipment, re-stocks supplies and reagents.
• Able to resolve problem cases independently.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks within the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED