Nuvance Health Careers

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. 

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 Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

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: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 361

Department: Pathology Anatomic

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $31.36 Hourly