Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the laboratory supervisor performs a wide variety of laboratory tests and procedures of moderate complexity (cytology and histology), as defined by CLIA `88, in a diagnostic laboratory. Makes detailed observations, performs patient sample preparation, analyzes data, and records results. Duties include examination of cytology and pathology specimens, accessioning, preparation and staining of cytology gyn, non-gyn, and FNA specimen, preparation and staining of Sure Path and other slides. Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
Position: Pathology-Cytology Prep Tech
Department: Pathology Lab
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS:
Req id: 28196
Under the general direction of the laboratory supervisor performs a wide variety of laboratory tests and procedures of moderate complexity (cytology and histology), as defined by CLIA `88, in a diagnostic laboratory. Makes detailed observations, performs patient sample preparation, analyzes data, and records results. Duties include examination of cytology and pathology specimens, accessioning, preparation and staining of cytology gyn, non-gyn, and FNA specimen, preparation and staining of Sure Path and other slides. Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
Position: Pathology-Cytology Prep Tech
Department: Pathology Lab
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
- Performs diagnostic cytologic procedures.
- Uses potentially hazardous tools and equipment, blades and scalpels and hazardous chemicals in compliance with and under the guidance of Hospital policy with regards to universal precautions, chemical hygiene, infection control and laboratory safety.
- Understands and applies knowledge of cytologic specimen preparation, opening cassettes and embedding tissues;
- Performs cytologic staining techniques and sets-up staining area.
- Operates and maintains automated slide staining equipment and automated coverslipper.
- Prepares chemicals (mixes/dilutes/reconstitutes solutions, reagents, stains, etc.) in order to maintain adequate supplies of special histologic and histochemical stains. Prepares buffers and fixatives. Labels slides. Insures compliance with quality control standards as described in laboratory procedure manual for use in staining techniques pertaining to Cytology
- Complies with all Boston Medical Center Cytology Processing policies and procedures.
- Prepares thyroid specimen for send out molecular testing
- Ensures chemicals are disposed of according to hospital guidelines
- Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment. Records test results. Prepares control slides.
- Cleans/washes/stores laboratory supplies, equipment and work area in order to ensure proper chemical safety and infection control.
- Informs supervisor when consumable supplies require replenishing.
- Provides assistance to supervisor to insure conformance to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.
- Cleans and maintains slide staining, coverslipping and other cytology laboratory equipment
- Performs preventative maintenance and QC documentation of laboratory activities and equipment.
- Files and retrieves specimen blocks and glass slides for additional review and send out testing.
- Assists in the preparation and submission of cytological specimen including accessioning, gross description, fixation and processing.
- Receives and processes cytology samples in order to prepare specimens for microscopic review.
- Uses computer system. Understands application of accessioning cytology and histology section of CoPath soft-ware (running log sheets, verification, entering patient demographics, etc.)
- Undertakes laboratory data management (specimen log-in, filing and tracking).
- Participates in the research and development of new procedures and stains as they relate to the improvement of diagnostic testing, under the direction of the supervisor and/or group leader.
- Accessions tissue specimens for the Surgical Pathology, Cytology (patient/physician name, patient information, clinical history, condition of specimen, test requested, assigned identification number, reporting data, etc.) directly into the computer, in a careful and timely manner.
- Provides appropriate feedback to supervisor(s) when issues arise. Make suggestions and recommendations to enhance workflow.
- Maintains quality control of laboratory specimens by contacting care team members, as needed, and keeping record of such.
- Other duties assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Pathology and cytology work requires a high level of general educational development in order to understand and apply knowledge of histologic, cytology, specimen preparation and techniques pertaining to cytology specimen. Such educational development is normally acquired by a high school graduate, completing at least one year of full-time work experience as a laboratory assistant as well as formal classroom instruction in the principles of cytology and surgical pathology. Associates degree plus 1 year of experience or more, preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS:
- Excellent communication skills required. Must be comfortable answering questions with both internal and external clients.
- Performs multiple tasks simultaneously and with multiple interruptions
- Assists department in maintaining productivity and quality goals.
- Reflects good judgment at all times when making decisions on what action to take when resolving problems.
- Pays attention to details.
Req id: 28196
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