Histology Support Tech - Roper Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Performs routine laboratory tasks following clearly defined criteria within the Histology Pathology and Clinical laboratories with minimal supervision, accessioning specimens, preparing for the grossing procedure, maintaining supplies, handling reports and billing, providing support for pathologist and physician offices and providing frontline customer service.

• Technical Skills and Procedures: Responsible for specimen accessioning, processing, staining techniques, frozen section assistance, etc. to ensure the results meet the Lab definition of quality. Verifies patient  specimen source, assists with grossing, prepares slide labels, maintain accessioning logs, preps non-gyn specimens and stains slides, files slides and blocks, follow procedures for disposing of tissue specimens and assists with bone marrow biopsies.
• Instrumentation/Computer Use: Responsible for proper operation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments to enable test results to be timely and accurate. Cleans cryostate, Uses Laboratory and Pathology information systems to process specimens, locate patient results, pull previous results from Anatrol, enter clinical data and pathology billing. Generates daily log, prints reports using APR, pulls collection lists and accounts for specimens.
• Communication/Customer Service: Communicates information to supervisor/pathologist, co-workers on other shifts, outside departments – accurately, timely, clearly, and professionally concerning specimen handling and delivery, scheduling or problems. Responds to requests for reports, slides and/or blocks in an appropriate and timely manner. Checks accuracy of and distributes final reports. Fills physician office requests for forms and supplies.
• Compliance/Safety: Is aware of and follows laboratory and hospital policies/procedures. Informs Supervisor of issues or problems involving laboratory or hospital safety. Maintains a safe work environment. Is knowledgeable of and follows regulations pertaining to medical necessity and billing as applicable to the job. Completes all mandatory education and participates in available continuing education programs. Works to meet department Performance Improvement Goals.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• High school diploma or equivalent. (required)

• None required.

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception needed for interpretation of lab orders and proper collection technique. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

Normal laboratory environment. Ability to read and comprehend. Fast paced, high traffic work environment which may be interruptive and stressful. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and computers.
• Must be capable of operating Histology instrumentation.
• Must be able to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.

• Must maintain strict confidentiality of work related information.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
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