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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Primary responsibilities include performing all necessary procedures pertaining to accessioning and technical preparation of all pathology specimens. This individual must function with a high degree of technical expertise regarding handling of specimens to ensure accuracy of diagnoses made from specimens submitted for evaluation.

+ Completes Gross description and dictation of simple surgical specimens.

+ Picks up pathology specimens from various locations throughout the hospital and campus such as surgery, endoscopy, etc.

+ Responsible for proper handling, accessioning, and billing of all pathology specimens through entering data into the LIS computer application.

+ Prints labels and work lists.

+ Answers telephone and assists coworkers, patients, staff, and pathologists as needed.

+ Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of Cytology preparations and procedures including NONGYN's and Liquid Based PAP's, using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety.

+ Stains and coverslips all NON-GYN, GYN, and other pathology slides utilizing proper techniques.

+ Prepares frozen sections including cutting and staining.

+ Assists Pathologists and Pathologist Assistants in designated procedures.

+ Distributes slides and paperwork to cytotechnologists or pathologists.

+ Monitors inventory for Pathology areas.

+ Follows policy and procedures for storage length and proper disposal of blocks, slides, surgical specimens, requisitions, and reports.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND** **CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education:

+ High school diploma or

+ Associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution preferred, OR

+ Education/training equivalent to the above that includes the following:60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical technology in any combination ANDLaboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

Experience:

+ One year experience working in Cytology Preparation and/ or Histology Processing preferred, with knowledge of medical terminology.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran