Location: Minneapolis,MN, USA
Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
October 15, 2024
Department:
72006389 Central Lab Pathology
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
SEIU-9-Central Lab
Weekend Rotation:
Other
Job Summary:
Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical and surgical pathology. Receives, processes, and prepares patient tissues specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist; this includes accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining procedures.
CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing
Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing
Key Position Details:
* 40 hours per week
* Rotating weekends required
* Benefit Eligible
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
* Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
* Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
* Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures.
* Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
* May assist with biopsy collection.
* Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
* Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
* Ensures accurate record keeping and appropriate retention.
* Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
* Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
* Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.
* Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
* Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
* Performs various clerical duties.
* Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
* Assists in the training of employees and students.
* Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
* Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
* CLIA defined responsibilities:
* 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
* 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
* Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
* Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution, and completion of clinical internship required or
* Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program required or
* Bachelor's degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution + 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic required and
* CLIA defined Qualifications: 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
* CLIA defined Qualifications: 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
* Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required
Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently