Description

Summary:

Maintains the integrity of all surgical and cytological specimens to aid in the Pathologist'sdiagnosis 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-relatedexperience.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.