The Anatomic Pathology Technologist I reports to either the Surgical Pathology Supervisor or the Autopsy Pathology Supervisor. The Anatomic Pathology Technologist I works independently, under direct and indirect supervision, and performs technical and clerical tasks required for the efficient functioning of the laboratory and morgue.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Surgical Pathology duties consisting of:
• Accurately triages and accessions all specimens including frozen section specimens
• Ensures proper labeling of all specimens received and troubleshoots when there is a deficiency
• Notify clinician of deficiency and follow QA protocol including filing safety reports
• Accessions specimens in accordance with approved department protocols
• Prints bar code labels and cassettes for accessioned cases
• Prints, add and delete cassettes, as needed.
• Distributes specimens to appropriate location including sending out specimens for specialized tests
• Assists with lab maintenance to include cleaning, restocking and specimen discarding
• Answers telephone and directs call to appropriate individual
• Delivers customer service in a professional manner
• Maintains General Data cassette printer and make service calls, as needed
• Prepares weekly pathology subspecialty schedule in the absence of the CLA Senior
• Grosses small surgical specimens under direct supervision of the Senior AP Tech and indirect supervision of the Technical Director, Surgical Pathology Supervisor, Autopsy Pathology Supervisor & Staff Pathologist
• Maintains proper storage of surgical specimens on designated shelf after grossing
• Photograph cassettes racks and assure proper archiving of photographs into computer system
• Loads cassettes into tissue processors and troubleshoot processor issues
• Maintain Continuing Medical Education credits per departmental protocol
Autopsy Service duties consisting of:
o Administrative duties:
• Reconcile daily manifest of patients
• Ensure all proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination
• Ensure proper patient identity matches consent
• Organize and coordinate medical record for review with pathology resident or pathologist
• Communicate any infectious disease, radioactive implants, etc. to staff
• Accurately accession autopsy into laboratory LIS system
• Scan all paperwork into RICAR, the laboratory document storage software
• Maintain adequate morgue supplies
• Acts as a liaison to other departments, specifically Admitting and Security as well as the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and funeral homes
• Record and facilitate release of patients to funeral home staff
• Organize and set up weekly conferences
o Technical duties include:
• Ensure all procedures are followed in both the autopsy suite and morgue
• Identify patient by confirming two matching hospital approved patient identifiers at both receipt and release of patient
• Move patient from morgue to autopsy exam table
• Assist the resident or PA with external exam
• Assist with in situ organ inspection and dissection as needed
• Collect sterile samples for various tests possibly including:
• Blood cultures
• Viral cultures
• Toxicology tests
• Microbiology swabs
• Eviscerate consented organs
• Dissect organs as instructed
• Photograph and record data as requested by PA, resident or pathologist
• Organize and label tissue for processing and storage
• Properly restore body for acceptable release to funeral home staff
• Communicate any biohazardous risks including infectious disease, radioactive implants, etc
• Scan all materials to appropriate “SPOT” in LIS system
• Maintenance of autopsy suite including cleaning and restocking
• Sterilize instruments in autoclave after use
• Disinfect bench, tables, floor and any other surfaces in autopsy suite
• Discard biohazard trash
• Label chemicals and ensure proper storage and disposal
• Responsible for organization of saved tissue and eventual disposal
• Weekend on-call coverage, as needed
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Ability to follow Standard Precautions, Chemical Hygiene, and Laboratory Safety policies
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Precision in performing clerical & technical duties
• Possess manual dexterity
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer programs, keyboard, MS Windows
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as a team member
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): List the number of FTEs supervised.
None
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): Indicate financial “scope” information, i.e.: size of budget, volume, revenue, etc.; Indicate total physician/non-physician FTE scope
None
WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed.
May be exposed to disease bearing specimens, hazardous chemicals or fumes, and other hazards normally associated with a clinical laboratory settingLICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable): Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if preferred or required
EDUCATION: Specify minimum education and clearly indicate if preferred or required
• Associate or Baccalaureate degree in science preferred – 24 credits of science required (Chemistry and Biology based)
• Courses in Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy preferred
OR
• Two years’ college level courses in Biology/Chemistry or related science to include 24 credits of relevant science coursework
• Courses in Medical terminology and human anatomy preferred
EXPERIENCE: Specify minimum creditable years of experience and clearly indicate if preferred or required
One year of related clinical experience preferred
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