GENERAL DUTIES:

Assists Pathologist and Histology Department as directed. Provides specimen processing support, specimen registration, retrieval and disposition of pathology specimens throughout the hospital. Assuring proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies and cleanliness of the Surgical Pathology suite (Tissue Lab). Assures that Laboratory responsibilities for the Morgue are carried out. Prepare formalin and formalin fixed tissue for disposal.

Access to and transcription of dictated reports, demographics, and orders with Patient Health Information related to job function.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Works accurately according to procedure manual and supervisor’s instructions.
• Verifies proper specimen/test/patient identification..
• Enters orders, documents on logs/worksheets and performs result entry within acceptable departmental limits.
• Takes responsibility for completion of daily routine duties assigned to work area..
• Performs and documents appropriate quality controls records daily or as specified.
• Maintains neat, organized records and work station.
• Understands and retains knowledge of department procedures.
• Uses available time productively, producing acceptable quantity of work.
• Performs safe handling of chemicals, disposal of old tissue specimens and processing of waste formalin in accordance with OSHA, CAP and TJC requirements..
• Flexibility to assist other areas if necessary or requested.
• Correlates physiological and psychological differences created by age, sex, and abilities to appropriate components of client, co-worker interactions.
• Reports to work as scheduled, in accordance with Clinical Laboratory and Hospital policy and takes responsibility to prevent absences and tardiness.
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policies regarding appropriate notification of sick call.
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policy regarding breaks and lunch periods including missed lunch policy
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policies regarding scheduled time off requests
• Practices appropriate safety and infection control procedures at all times including the use of required personal protective equipment.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas.
• Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel immediately.
• Attends all mandatory safety sessions.
• Accepts work assignment readily
• Supports all Lab and Hospital structural standards (i.e. policies, procedures and regulations)
• Understands and respects the “chain of command” in the Laboratory utilizing it to organize workflow and solve problems as needed.
• Wears photo I.D. badge at all times while on hospital property.
• Provides proper identification in personal and phone communications
• Respects the patient’s right to privacy by only discussing clinically relevant information in appropriate surrounding.
• Responds to difficult situations with self-control and positive attitude.
• Communicates with co-workers with clarity and respect
• Shares responsibilities and willingly offers assistance to co-workers.
• Recognizes and acknowledges the contribution of each department/specialty. Encourages interdepartmental communication and team-work.
• Sensitive to cultural, religious, sexual diversity