JOB DETAILS
Department: Cytology Lab
FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)
Workdays: Monday - Friday
Shift(s): Days
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: In-Person

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS).  Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Anatomic Pathology

• Assist in maintaining supplies and helping with inventory
• Support quality improvement initiatives and lean processes
• Accession specimens according to standard procedures in the laboratory information system
• Properly identify, label, process and distribute specimens using standard protocol
• Respond appropriately to internal and external customer needs and communicate any problems or issues to them
• Assist with pathology send-outs
• Assist with instrument maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED 

OR

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association 

OR

• Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses 

OR

• Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting
   

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Customer Service skills