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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Histology/Cyto Clerk - Histology - Full Time, Days - Clinical Labs-Histology - - 09:00 AM - 05:00 P.
In this role, the successful candidate Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs a variety of clerical duties as required by the Histology/Cytology section Types files and maintains neat and accurate records while accommodating a fluctuating workload
Job Responsibilities:
1. Clerical
Performance Expectations:
• Ability to properly identify and in an orderly fashion accession patient samples into A/P program.
• Maintains, updates and distributes all necessary reports.
• Organizes time to accommodate changing workflow.
• Recognizes patient confidentiality issues and faxes results to responsible physician only.
• Able to obtain and relay information in clear and accurate manner
• Monitors office and department supplies.
2. Histology/Pathology
Performance Expectations:
• Must be familiar with different specimen types. Able to organize, verify proper preservatives and process accordingly.
• Understands clinical relevance in all areas of responsibility.
• Organizes work well so others can take over for them in their absence.
• Performs universal precautions with each function.
• Performs all tasks accurately.
• Relays to supervisor any inconsistency identification or labeling.
• Accessions and processes specimens in an organized and timely fashion for gross examination.
• Must follow proper procedures for identifying, verifying and transporting patient samples from the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Area
Communication
Performance Expectations:
• Communicates clearly and concisely
• Listens attentively and follows direction
• Demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette
• Effectively utilizes the computer to process specimens, reports results and access information.
• Communicates ideas and suggestions with a positive intent
• Conveys respect for the profession
• Works well in cooperation with others.
• Communicates knowledge and demonstrates procedures effectively to coworkers and students
Cytology
Performance Expectations:
• Understands and identifies appropriate criteria for accepting specimens.
• Accurately labels cytology specimens.
• Maintains records of all positive cytology cases.
• Maintains and updates records and files.
• Distributes reports to proper areas
• Updates all necessary logs to conform to third-party regulatory agencies.
• Handles routine use of Reference Lab Computer System
Other Functions and Performance Expectations
Performance Expectations:
• Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance
• Reports to assigned area on time for scheduled shift
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code. Arrives to work appropriately dressed, ell groomed and neat.
• Completes all hospital requirements at designated time (i.e. annual assessment, educational, MedNetTra)
• Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma Knowledge of medical terminology Updated computer skills Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and provide information Ability to pay close attention to details in all performance expectations General Typing and filing knowledge Knowledge of universal precautions
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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Long Island Community Hospital provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $31,304.40 - $47,221.70 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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