Essential Job Functions 

Communicates with immediate supervisor regularly and informs of problems, complaints, performance issues, supply/quality problems, concerns, and workflow

Assists in the orientation and training of new employees as needed

Immediately notifies pathologist/designated person of error or any potential problem

Assists with inventory of grossing, frozen-section area, and cytology supplies and ensures items needed are submitted for ordering

Helps to ensure grossing, frozen-section area, and cytology stains and supplies are used efficiently and unnecessary waste is minimized

Supports the Ingalls vision by consistently demonstrating a positive and supportive attitude to patients, physicians, visitors and co-workers and presents the Anatomical Pathology Department in a positive and professional manner

Promotes teamwork through communication and support

Demonstrates knowledge/judgment concerning Anatomic Pathology computer procedures, specimens, associated cassettes and slides, accurate record keeping and ability to establish priorities and organize effectively

Receives, accessions, and prepares specimens while addressing and documenting any discrepancies with specimens, labeling, or requisitions

Appropriately labels specimens, cassettes or slides after verifying information on requisition and specimen container

Retains and discards all specimens according to the lab retention policy

Adheres to OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA/TJC/DNV/CAP and other accrediting guidelines

Successful completion of annual hospital and department competencies, and lab safety requirements

Monitors department inventory of supplies and orders accordingly to maintain sufficient levels of necessary supplies

Assists pathologists with frozen sections by setting up work area, staining immediate slides according to protocol, and taking x-ray film to Radiology for development and interpretation

Wraps and removes limbs to/from morgue

Accessions Gyn ThinPrep paps and Non-Gyn specimens in the AP computer while addressing and documenting any discrepancies with specimens, labeling, or requisitions

Orders and prepares vials and labels for HPV testing for microbiology

Labels and aliquots vials for microbiology for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea testing 

Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to remain in a fixed sitting position for long periods of time in an environment that involves
  inhaling xylene and other fumes
• A high degree of manual dexterity

 Preferred Qualifications 

• Some college preferred – i.e., anatomy, biology, and medical terminology 

 Position Details 

• Job Type/FTE: 1.00 Full Time 
• Shift:  Day Shift (8:00 am - 4:30 pm), Monday - Friday
• Work Location: Harvey Campus
• Unit/Department: Pathology Lab  
• CBA Code:  Non-Union