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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Three (3) years experience in specimen processing and/or a pathology laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience in Anatomic Pathology preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Customer service experience in a service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in training in the appropriate Anatomic Pathology and specimen processing policies and procedures to improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of staff to meet department competency standards.
• Assists with problem solving and troubleshooting of routine or moderately complex processing and/or Anatomic Pathology issues utilizing appropriate skills and knowledge gained through work experience.
• Enforces and complies with departmental safety polices and procedures and OSHA guidelines, including the use of applicable personal protective equipment.
• Prioritizes incoming specimens; processes patient specimens using specialized techniques in accordance with departmental safety and OSHA guidelines. Ensures stats and other critical specimens are accurately and immediately processed in accordance with pre-established guidelines Documents specimen problems and communicates to supervisor or other lead designee.
• Sets up and maintains designated work areas and equipment (i.e. Gross room, dissection area, cytology processing) as assigned Ensures that equipment is operational for appropriate use
• Collaborate with staff and Pathologists for all Anatomic Pathology processes. Labels Specimens, vials and slides and places them on appropriate equipment.. Programs and loads Imagers, stainers and other appropriate equipment.
• Generates labels and attaches to specimens according to pre-established test requirements.
• Ensures specimen integrity by verifying patient identification.
• Assigns accession numbers to all specimens and process the specimens according to protocol.
• Prepares specimens to be sent to reference labs according to pre-established test requirements. Records incoming results onto appropriate logs.
• Performs special processing of selective specimens (i.e. Acid wash, Cell block, Decalcification) according to established guidelines.
• Maintains daily records, such as specimen logs/worksheets, send outs, and special procedure logs. Inputs data for workload. Accurately enters patient demographics data into the laboratory computer system; detects and corrects errors according to laboratory policies and quality standards.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area; stocks storage area with supplies and inventories as necessary. Cleans equipment and small instruments; performs simple inspection and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• May conduct routine quality control checks on equipment (e.g. records temperatures). Reports unusual findings to Supervisor or Lead Designee.
• Prepares solutions and reagents in accordance with pre-established guidelines.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering the telephone, scheduling maintaining records, referencing inquiries from other departments, communicating with external staff or sources or relaying messages to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible to check organizational communication daily (i.e. Outlook, laboratory software, posted notices, etc.)
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Acts as in-charge designee in the absence of the group leader or supervisor.
• Act as a resource to Lab assistants. Assist with specimen processing and answer questions regarding Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.