Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant-Part-time

Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant-Part-time Days

• Part-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $21.35
• Salary Range Maximum: $32.03
• Compensation: USD 21.35 - USD 32.03 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

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This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, position located at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.

The
Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant performs test procedures in a Clinical Laboratory and conveys the results to the Physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment. The position is a vital link between the department and areas of patient care. The position acts as a primary contact for incoming phone calls, and must be able to effectively multi-task to perform duties simultaneously and participate in the Laboratories Occurrence Management Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• 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…