Histology Lab Assistant - FT - Day - Vassar

Description

*Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Purpose:*To assist the pathology department in processing specimen by accessioning into the pathology computer system, maintaining inventory and monitoring limited technical aspects.This individual will interact with other laboratory departments and other medical staff to meet the needs of the patient.

Essential Responsibilities

• Processing/Accessioning of all samples submitted to pathology for testing.

• Prints out labels and cassettes for assistance of grossing process.

• Labels frozen section and other slides as needed.

• Verifies proper specimen labeling as per protocol.

• Verifies specimen are collected in appropriate container/fixative.

• Recognizes inappropriate collection practices and brings to the attention of the supervisor.

• Maintains inventory for pathology technical processes.

• Performs stain changes and other minor technical checks as per protocol at VBMC and satellite locations.

• Dispose of specimen according to proper SOP’s.

• Responsible for transportation of reagents, supplies and specimen to and/or from satellite locations.

• Orders reference testing through Care Evolve or similar computer system.

• Completes all mandated competencies for position.

• Participates in orientation/training of new personnel.

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

• Contributes to work-related activities during down-time.

• Offers plans/suggestions for department improvement.

• Arrives at work on time and is available until the end of the shift.

• Follows established laboratory safety and universal precautions at all times.

• Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect,Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance

• Performs other duties as required

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Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma required

• Prefer: Associates’ degree with biology background*

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Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills

• Strong Computer & Writing Skills

• Ability to Multitask

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License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

• N/A

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1064

Department: Pathology Anatomic

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.