Anatomic Pathology Processor Position Available In Lincoln, North Carolina

Anatomic Pathology Processor 2.0 2.0 out of 5 stars

Crouse, NC Schedule:

First Shift Position:

Anatomic Pathology Processor Location:

Crouse Hospital

RRL ABOUT US

Laboratory Alliance is the area’s largest state-licensed laboratory, providing clinical and anatomic pathology testing to a 16-county region in Central New York. As the laboratory of choice for most local healthcare providers, more than 10 million tests are performed annually at our laboratories at our Operations Center in Liverpool and at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Supervisor and the guidance of the pathologists and pathologists’ assistants, the anatomic pathology processor assists in the preparation of surgical pathology specimens. May have contact with patients, hospital employees, physicians, pathologists, nursing personnel, visitors, laboratory personnel, vendors, and regulatory or accrediting agencies

RESPONSIBILITIES

General maintenance Stocking of the surgical pathology laboratory Preparation of specimens for special studies Patient registration Specimen accessioning Answering / directing telephone calls. Other duties performed, as requested.

EDUCATION

High school degree, college level course work in allied health or natural sciences desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS

The work environment is primarily a laboratory setting with high exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a healthcare environment, includes exposure to fresh (non-fixed) tissue specimens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.. The employee is regularly both stationary and required to move about from work station to station. Frequently required to perform duties associated with the use of a computer and laboratory instruments; to grasp small objects and perform tasks associated with eye-hand coordination; to distinguish details of objects less than a few feet away and determine and detect difference between size, color, numbers, shades, and brightness, as well as differentiate sounds. Must have the ability to frequently lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.

SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proven interpersonal and communication skills, ability to adapt to changing workload and stressful situations. Strong communication skills with an appreciation for quality customer service, and strong computer skills preferred. Experience in patient registration and order entry functions. Extensive knowledge of diagnostic, therapeutic and disease terminology. Requires the use of equipment such as computer terminals, centrifuges, bone saw, telephones, copiers and fax machines.

LOCATION

Crouse

RRL SALARY RANGE

: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour

DOE APPLY

ONLINE or send resume and cover letter to: Laboratory Alliance of CNY 115 Continuum Drive Suite 2A Liverpool, NY 13088

Attn:

Human Resources Fax:

(315) 461-3020