Clinical Laboratory Specialist - Anatomic Pathology Team

Theda Care Clinical Laboratory Specialist

The Clinical Laboratory Specialist performs complex pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes, and may perform specimen collection. Uses established knowledge base of clinical indications for laboratory testing and processing.

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Anatomic Pathology team!

A 0.8 FTE Clinical Laboratory Specialist position is open.

This team member will learn two AP prep team roles: cytology, histology, TCN campus pathology support and/or AP Sendouts support.

Start times vary based on the role for the day they include 0530, 0730, 0800 and 0830. This position is M-F with an every 5th weekend and holiday on call rotation for bone marrow support. Team members in this role will work at the TCA and TCN campus.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performs complex processes including collecting bone marrow, performing and staining pathology frozen specimens, performing EKGs, processing and resulting send outs, and resulting moderately complex testing.
• Obtains specimens from inpatients and outpatients following proper identification protocols and appropriate techniques to maintain the integrity of the specimens and prioritizes collections to meet established turnaround times.
• Supports patient testing by performing waived testing, loading analyzers, and performing lab functions, as needed, to meet patient demands.
• Adheres to OSHA and Theda Care department policies for specimen collection and handling to ensure a safe work environment.
• Provides training for new lab and non-lab team members to retain top talent.
• Performs specimen-related computer functions with accuracy and speed including entering physician's orders, processing cancelations, and entering add-on tests to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enters, activates, and/or reviews physician's order in the system with accuracy for patient safety and quality.
• Maintains supplies and assists with inventory and ordering to ensure the availability of supplies to perform patient care responsibilities.
• Performs special specimen collections (i.e., legal specimen collections) to support patient testing and follow up as required by law.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
  • Must be 18 years of age
• Two years of laboratory experience and Associate's degree or four years of equivalent experience in progressive complexity of responsibility in a laboratory.
• Completion of BLS Certification will be required for candidates working at Theda Care Medical Center – Wild Rose

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment:

• Works in a medical setting with high risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, and biohazardous materials
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
• Use of computers throughout the work day
• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE: 0.8

Location:

Theda Care Regional Medical Center
- Appleton
- Appleton, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:
No

Worker Shift Details:
Days