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Cytology-Specimen Processor OR Cyto-Specimen Processor. Job in Stony Ridge Gr8Jobs
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What they do
A Laboratory Specimen Processor catalogs specimens in a medical laboratory for use by other health care workers, including laboratory technicians, nurses, and physicians. Specimens can include blood samples, bacteria cultures, and even organs. Receives specimens, enters specimen data into a computer system, prepares samples for further laboratory analysis, and transports specimens to other labs and clinical departments.
$41,046 / year median in Ohio
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Full-time
Shift:
3:00am- 11:00am OR 11:30pm
- 8:00am
- Opportunities for growth
- Full, comprehensive benefits package (PTO, health insurance, life insurance, 401k, etc) Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- ASCP certification
- Prior lab experience and knowledge Responsibilities
- Accurately handles and accessions cytology specimens and occasionally histology specimens
- Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling
- Correctly identifies proper media used for specimen fixation
- Accessions, labels and directs specimens through the histology and cytology lab
- Accurately enters all patient demographics, test codes and physician information from the requisition into Antrim and CoPath, the laboratory s computer program.
- Discards old specimens by date received.
- Processes Gynecologic and Non-Gynecologic specimens onto a slide and performs staining according to procedure.
- Ensures quality of departmental resources and laboratory services
- Understands and follows all safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines.
- Participates in departmental safety and quality assurance programs.
- Utilizes appropriate supplies with minimal waste.
- Promotes excellent service to internal and external customers.
- Communicates with laboratory staff and other department staff members to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintains and supports a service oriented relationship with staff members.
- Ensures compliance with HIPAA requirements by respecting and maintaining the confidentiality of information relative to patients and clients.
- Strives to maintain a positive work environment and keeps work area neat and clean.