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Purpose:

Accurately examines surgical biopsy specimens, enters specimens into Laboratory Information System (LIS), and maintains supplies and instruments within Gross Autopsy Pathology.

Responsibilities:

+ Attend mandatory safety, compliance and other meetings required by laboratory and hospital guidelines.

+ Examine and prepare surgical biopsy specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined by the Surgical Pathology Manual while maintaining accurate records of all activities.

+ Consistently provide an accurate gross description of surgical specimens as recorded in case report for pathologist.

+ Perform additional special specimen handling radiography, photography, special fixation, etc.

+ File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials and maintain accurate records of all such activities.

+ Maintain record logs for the equipment.

+ Replenish supplies for physicians' offices.

+ Ensure proper operation, repair and replacement, and preventative maintenance of area equipment and tools.

+ Verify complete and accurate patient identification on specimen requisition and container and reject specimens with conflicting/inadequate patient identifiers.

+ Correlate patient history with specimen type and consult admitting clinician with conflicts.

+ Utilize voice recognition software during documentation of specimen gross appearance.

+ Receive, sort, and verify patient identifiers as cases are accessioned with bar coded labels.

+ Perform proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety.

+ Document discrepancy and resolution in APLIS.

+ Perform clerical/computer entry functions including ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock.

+ Attend in-services, lectures, and training classes, as required.

+ Receive and accession specimens in LIS.

+ Associate's degree in a laboratory science AND 2 years of hospital laboratory experience.

+ OR

+ Bachelor's degree in biology or related health sciences required AND 1 year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.

+ Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information system experience preferred.

+ Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers as well as co-workers both by telephone and in-person.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran