Tech Lab Asst - (3274032)
Description
Essential Functions:
- Transports surgical specimens from the operating room, minor procedure room, and adult GI unit
- Sorts and prioritizes specimens according to protocol
- Assigns accession number to each case and maintains patient identification and specimen integrity throughout the process
- Assists Pathologists’ Assistant and/or Pathologist by maintaining pathology worksheet, including margins, section codes, special stains, types of specimen, etc.
- Labels cassettes, according to protocol, using automated cassette labeler and/or manually
- Researches pertinent clinical information for specific cases as requested by pathologist or pathology assistant
- Assists pathologist in frozen section room by performing rapid staining on frozen section and/or touch prep slides
- Organizes and discards surgical specimens according to policy.
- Maintains grossing area and frozen section room, including preparing solutions, in a clean and orderly manner and documenting temperatures and stain changes
- Maintains inventory of all supplies
- Operates and maintains the tissue processors
- Operates automated stainer
- Operates the automated coverslipper
- Matches paperwork to slides and passes slides to assigned pathologist according to protocol
- Maintains slide files and surgical block files
- Answers the telephone and interacts with clients to answer questions and resolve issues
- Registers patients in the Epic registration system adhering to current procedures including strict patient identification standards
- Orders tests in the Anatomic Pathology information system
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
The following skills are required:
- strong organizational skills
- strong interpersonal skills
- attention to detail
- ability to solve problems
- computer skills; and
- customer service skills
The qualified candidate will perform the essential requirements in at least one of the three areas listed above.
Prior laboratory experience preferred
Primary Location
: MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus
Work Locations
:
NWH Main Campus
2014 Washington Street
Newton 02462
Job
: Health Technician/Technologist
Organization
: Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)
Schedule
: Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift
: Day Job
Employee Status
: Regular
Recruiting Department: NWH Laboratory/Pathology
Job Posting
: Feb 8, 2024
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