Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Day Shift

　　Description:

　　Accession specimens when needed, assist Pathologist with grossing of surgical specimens, embed tissues and cut fixed specimens for permanent tissue slides for microscopic examination by the Pathologist for accurate diagnosis. Perform special stains and IHC stains as well. Assists with Frozen sections for immediate preliminary diagnosis of patients in the OR. Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments in the department. Cross trained to assist in onsite FNA procedures.

　　Demonstrates adequate knowledge of appropriate functions

　　Follows Hospital Policies.

　　Demonstrates ability to adequately use departmental downtime procedure

　　Recognizes specific problems and takes appropriate action in accordance with departmental policy

　　Maintains system security appropriately addressing transactions on the error log

　　Consistently demonstrates team work

　　Properly identifies out patients by verbal confirmation

　　Properly identifies the inpatients using the hospital identification wristband

　　Properly identifies patients for Blood Bank procedures using the Blood Bank identification wristband

　　Properly identifies patients and adequately performs venipunctures and/or skin punctures.

　　Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures

　　Clearly and accurately labels all specimens immediately after venipuncture and completes necessary documentation

　　Evaluates specimen adequacy

　　Receives specimens in the computer and delivers them to the appropriate department

　　Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for re-ordering supplies

　　Deletes or cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason

　　Collates requests, answers the telephone, delivers specimens to appropriate department and operates the pneumatic tube

　　Always demonstrates proper telephone etiquette

　　Consistently assumes responsibility for calls, correctly answers questions, directs inquiries and takes messages

　　Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs

　　Is responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative in completing tasks

　　Performs other related duties as required

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran