Anatomic Pathology Assistant- Nights

Anatomic Pathology Assistant-Full-time Nights

Salary range: $19.69 - $28.55 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

• Receive Non Gynecological & Surgical specimens after verifying that specimen acceptance criteria have been met
• Assigns case accession numbers to Non Gynecological & Surgical specimens according to workflow procedure.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem(s) or immediately notify the applicable supervisor, manager, or laboratory director.
• Responsible for the documentation of corrective actions when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Orders referral testing in the LIS on Anatomic Pathology specimens according to procedure.
• Responsible for preparing, staining and cover-slipping, NGYN cytology and Surgical Frozen Section specimens.
• Tracks Specimen Retention under CAP guidelines
• Stocks client supplies and fills outreach supply when needed.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and well-supplied work area. This includes strict adherence to safety guidelines, general cleaning, reporting unsafe conditions, preparing reagents/stains and stocking supplies in the work area.
• Maintains and annually demonstrates proficiency in testing protocols and instrument operations.
• Participates in the orientation and competency assessment of fellow employees and students.
• Responsible for promoting and following established laboratory and hospital safety practices. Annually attends mandatory safety education reviews as specified in the laboratory policy manual
• Attends and participates in laboratory performance improvement activities and related initiatives.
• Responsible for attending and participating in section meetings and reading hospital and laboratory informational postings.
• Participates in educational seminars, workshops and continuing education programs to maintain and advance technical knowledge. Maintains an awareness of and applies age-related patient care protocols.
• Uses all available resources to resolve and prevent problems as demonstrated by:
  • Follows through and follows up on problem resolution
  • Involves all necessary parties in defining and solving problems
  • Seeks the necessary resources when problems are outside realm of control
  • Listens fully, and then verbalizes an understanding of issues and problems from other's point of view.
  • Manages personal emotional response to maintain professional demeanor and integrity.
• Performs other duties related, but not limited, to the above.

• Tracks specimens into the laboratory and ensures specimens are ordered and collected appropriately.
• May processes NGYN specimens, including manual preparation, and using the Thin Prep processor according to manufacturer and facility procedure.
• On-site adequacy service (FNA’s, EUS FNA’s, EBUS FNA’s, Ion FNA’s, Biopsy Touch Preps):
  Routinely stocks supply in all FNA service areas, including FNA carts and totes.
• May assists at FNA/biopsy procedures by reviewing patient clinical history, completing patient history form, preparing and staining slides, and controlling ultrasound machine for FNA’s performed by pathologist.
• May run and maintain automated equipment for specimen processing such as, but not…