Histology Aide 1 - FT - Night Shift
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Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 16 - 30
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Summary:
Maintains the integrity of all surgical and cytological specimens to aid in the Pathologistsdiagnosis of disease.
Responsibilities:
registers & accessions specimens verifies patient ID & physician demographics clinical information &
pertinent history to ensure accurate information for testing & billing.
specimens in compliance with all applicable procedures & protocols observing all safety & OSHA standards.
daily section set up to ensure each area is operational & that all areas are clean & in working order.
Precise maintenance & quality control of instruments is performed & documented.
equipment maintenance as needed to include changing/preparing stain solutions performing scheduled
equipment cleaning troubleshooting etc.
cytotechnologist in various OR procedures such as EBUS & EUS by performing STAT stains for quick
analysis when applicable.
specimens utilizing various concentration techniques & staining protocols to ensure the best possible
smears. Reprocess samples initially identified as unacceptable to enhance TAT & customer satisfaction.
& delivers aliquots of samples when needed to the appropriate section for additional testing.
with physicians offices & clinics handling requests for information & or supplies.
clerical tasks as needed including computer data entry faxing reports compiling statistics answering
phones & filing slides & or blocks & requisitions accurately.
inventory of supplies placing orders when needed to ensure uninterrupted workflow & avoiding costly
rush orders.
slides reports & patient release forms for outgoing consults expediting patient diagnosis. Collects & or
retrieves slides for pathology resident review & tumor boards.
the organizations established expectations regarding quality of service teamwork customer service
safety education & staff development.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and one year job-relatedexperience.
Associates Degree preferred.
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: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 132
Department: Pathology Anatomic
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.50 - $30.44 Hourly
Key Skills
- Collection
- Customer Service
- C
- Communication
- Dcom
- AC Maintenance
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
