JOB SUMMARY:

The person in this position is qualified as a high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations. This position is responsible for accessioning and gross examination of tissue specimens independently under the direction of the Medical Director of Pathology.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to complete a documented training program per CLIA standards.
• Accession and prepare tissue specimens for gross examination.
• Perform gross dissections of both higher complexity cases as well as smaller surgical and biopsy cases.
• Perform gross dictations as outlined by the department specimen protocol.
• Photograph specimens (digital, 35 mm).
• Assist pathologist and pathologist assistant at gross bench.
• Perform frozen sections (location dependent).
• Records the number of cases daily, maintains the log of decal specimens, keeps quality control charts on equipment in the accession and grossing room, and performs other end-of-day checklist items.
• Prepare routine solutions, maintain an inventory of supplies and store in the proper location and keep a clean work area.
• Responsible for proper disposal and handling of hazardous waste (i.e. xylene, reagent alcohol, formaldehyde) and dispose of specimens according to procedures.
• Meet department and quality assurance standards.
• Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

Must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations. The minimum training/experience required of such personnel is:

• An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR

• Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

In addition, the CLIA-88 regulations include exceptions for grandfathered individuals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of one year of previous health care environment job-related experience is required.

• PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Job Requirements

  
  

  Physical Requirements
  (positions classified with this job-code may require many or all of the following physical requirements)

  
  

  Mobility: (Ability to assist in the movement of objects)

  
  

  • Sitting

  
  

  • Bending

  
  

  • Lifting

  
  

  • Pushing

  
  

  • Pulling

  
  

  • Walking

  
  

  • Stooping

  
  

  • Standing

  
  

  • Turning

  
  

  
  

  Dexterity: (Ability to manipulate objects)

  
  

  • Reaching

  
  

  • Grasping

  
  

  • Handling

  
  

  
  

  Visual: (Ability to recognize, register, and respond)
  

  
  

  • Color recognition

  
  

  • Depth perception

  
  

  • Reading / Close-up work

  
  

  • Graphing

  
  

  • Calibration

  
  

  
  

  Communication: (Ability to understand, respond and translate into action)
  

  
  

  • Communication

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Environmental Conditions
  (positions classified with this job-code may require work in or near the following environmental conditions)

  
  

  Noise:

  
  

  • Normal office environment

  
  

  
  

  Vibration:

  
  

  
  

  (None)

  
  

  
  

  Atmospheric Conditions:

  
  

  
  

  (None)

  
  

  
  

  Hazards:

  
  

  
  

  • Handling of biological materials

  • Blood borne Pathogens

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Work Activities

  Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

  
  

  Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

  
  

  Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

  
  

  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

  
  

  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

  
  

  Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

  
  

  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

  
  

  Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

  
  

  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

  
  

  Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

  
  

  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

  
  

  Knowledge

  English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  
  

  Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of computer software applications.

  
  

  Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

  
  

  Histology — Knowledge of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is commonly performed by examining cells and tissues by sectioning and staining, followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope.

  
  

  Medical Terminology— Knowledge of the information and terminology used to enter patient care data. This includes patient demographics, clinical information, specimen source, and test(s) orders from specimen requisitions.

  
  

  Laboratory Science-Knowledge of laboratory information and services to perform a variety of laboratory tests, ensure the quality of test results, explain the significance of laboratory test, and evaluate new methods.
  

  
  

  Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  
  

  Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

  
  

  Skills

  Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

  
  

  Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  
  

  Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

  
  

  Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

  
  

  Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  
  

  Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  
  

  Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

  
  

  Pattern Recognition — Focusing on the recognition of patterns and regularities in data generally aiming to provide a reasonable answer for all possible inputs and to perform "most likely" matching of the inputs, considering their statistical variation.

  
  

  Abilities

  Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

  
  

  Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

  
  

  Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

  
  

  Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

  
  

  Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

  
  

  Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

  
  

  Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

  
  

  Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

  
  

  Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

  
  

  Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

  
  

  This job description is not intended to be completely comprehensive. It is merely an overview of the position