Nuvance Health Careers

Description

Summary:

Maintains the integrity of all surgical and cytological specimens to aid in the Pathologist's diagnosis of disease.

Responsibilities:

1. Accurately registers & accessions specimens, verifies patient ID & physician demographics, clinical information &
 pertinent history to ensure accurate information for testing & billing.
2. Process specimens in compliance with all applicable procedures & protocols observing all safety & OSHA standards.
3. Performs daily section set up to ensure each area is operational & that all areas are clean & in working order. 
 Precise maintenance & quality control of instruments is performed & documented.
4. Perform equipment maintenance as needed to include changing/preparing stain solutions, performing scheduled
 equipment cleaning, troubleshooting, etc.
5. Assist cytotechnologist in various OR procedures, such as EBUS & EUS by performing STAT stains for quick
 analysis when applicable.
6. Prepare specimens utilizing various concentration techniques & staining protocols to ensure the best possible
 smears.  Reprocess samples initially identified as unacceptable to enhance TAT & customer satisfaction.
7. Separates & delivers aliquots of samples when needed to the appropriate section for additional testing.
8. Communicates with physicians' offices & clinics, handling requests for information & or supplies.
9. Performs clerical tasks as needed including computer data entry, faxing reports, compiling statistics, answering
 phones, & filing slides & or blocks & requisitions accurately.
10. Maintains inventory of supplies, placing orders when needed to ensure uninterrupted workflow & avoiding costly
 rush orders.
11. Compiles slides reports & patient release forms for outgoing consults, expediting patient diagnosis.  Collects & or
 retrieves slides for pathology resident review & tumor boards.
12. Achieves the organizations established expectations regarding quality of service, teamwork, customer service,
 safety, education, & staff development.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and one year job-related experience.

Associate's Degree preferred.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 132

Department: Pathology Anatomic

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.50 - $30.44 Hourly