Histology/Cyto Clerk - Histology - Part Time, Days
$35,776–$50,378 year
On-sitePatchogue, New York, United States
Patchogue, New York, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$35,776–$50,378 yearEnterprise
Part TimeEnterprise
Job Summary
Accession patient samples into the A/P program, organize and verify proper preservatives, and process specimens for gross examination. Maintain accurate records, file reports, and distribute results to responsible physicians while updating logs for third-party regulatory agencies. Identify specimen types, handle universal precautions, and relay any labeling inconsistencies to the supervisor. Communicate clearly with coworkers and students, monitor office supplies, and ensure timely completion of all hospital requirements. Work Monday through Friday in alternating days from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Updated computer skills
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and provide information
- Ability to pay close attention to details in all performance expectations
- General Typing and filing knowledge
- Knowledge of universal precautions
- Must be familiar with different specimen types
- Understands clinical relevance in all areas of responsibility
- Organizes work well so others can take over for them in their absence
- Able to properly identify and in an orderly fashion accession patient samples into A/P program
- Able to obtain and relay information in clear and accurate manner
- Communicates clearly and concisely
- Listens attentively and follows direction
- Demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette
- Effectively utilizes the computer to process specimens, reports results and access information
- Communicates ideas and suggestions with a positive intent
- Conveys respect for the profession
- Works well in cooperation with others
- Communicates knowledge and demonstrates procedures effectively to coworkers and students
- Understands and identifies appropriate criteria for accepting specimens
- Accurately labels cytology specimens
- Maintains records of all positive cytology cases
- Maintains and updates records and files
- Updates all necessary logs to conform to third-party regulatory agencies
- Handles routine use of Reference Lab Computer System
- Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance
- Reports to assigned area on time for scheduled shift
- Adheres to hospital/department dress code
- Arrives to work appropriately dressed, well groomed and neat
- Completes all hospital requirements at designated time (i.e. annual assessment, educational, MedNetTra)
- Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent
- Must follow proper procedures for identifying, verifying and transporting patient samples from the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Area
- Recognizes patient confidentiality issues and faxes results to responsible physician only
- Performs universal precautions with each function
- Performs all tasks accurately
- Relays to supervisor any inconsistency identification or labeling
- Accessions and processes specimens in an organized and timely fashion for gross examination
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
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