Job Overview

This position carries the primary responsibility of performing frozen microtomy on surgical specimens obtained from various surgical facilities within TriHealth, including GSH, BN, Evendale, Anderson, Butler, and any additional facilities that may be added to the corporate network. In addition to frozen sections, this role involves assisting with cytology procedures at any or all of the TriHealth facilities listed above. Duties in cytology would include staining slides and/or preparing specimens for send-out.

Furthermore, the role requires assisting pathologists, pathologist assistants, and histotechnologists in all related duties within Surgical Pathology. The position also involves communicating with customers of TriHealth, serving as a laboratory liaison for a variety of TriHealth customers, gathering necessary data for service and billing, and completing paperwork in compliance with OIG regulations, which includes the accurate interpretation and transcription of physician orders and LIS/HIS order entry.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital 

Work Hours

Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly Day shift No weekends or holidays

Job Requirements

one-year post-high school education in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, or Chemistry, OR  2 years of experience in pathology performing frozen microtomy and fine needle aspirate preparation (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree) 1-2 years of clinical experience in pathology

Job Responsibilities

Possess overall procedure knowledge and quality assurance knowledge, including necessary documentation Demonstrate judgment skills and problem-solving abilities Complete complex assignments received, delegated, and completed Ensure the accuracy, quality, and completeness of work Prioritize, organize, and handle the quantity of work

Working Conditions

Climbing: Rarely Concentrating: Consistently Continuous Learning: Consistently Hearing (Conversation): Consistently Interpersonal Communication: Consistently Kneeling: Rarely Lifting (<10 Lbs): Occasionally Lifting (50+ Lbs): Rarely Lifting (11-50 Lbs): Occasionally Pulling: Occasionally Pushing: Occasionally Reaching: Occasionally Reading: Consistently Sitting: Frequently Standing: Frequently Stooping: Occasionally Thinking/Reasoning: Consistently Use of Hands: Frequently Color Vision: Consistently Walking: Consistently

 

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community