Northwestern Medicine · 21 hours ago
Anatomic Pathology Assistant-Full-time Nights
Winfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry focused on patient-first interactions. The Anatomic Pathology Assistant plays a vital role in the laboratory, performing test procedures and ensuring accurate and timely communication of results for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Receive Non Gynecological & Surgical specimens after verifying that specimen acceptance criteria have been met
Assigns case accession numbers to Non Gynecological & Surgical specimens according to workflow procedure
Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem(s) or immediately notify the applicable supervisor, manager, or laboratory director
Responsible for the documentation of corrective actions when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Orders referral testing in the LIS on Anatomic Pathology specimens according to procedure
Responsible for preparing, staining and cover-slipping, NGYN cytology and Surgical Frozen Section specimens
Tracks Specimen Retention under CAP guidelines
Stocks client supplies and fills outreach supply when needed
Maintains a clean, orderly and well-supplied work area. This includes strict adherence to safety guidelines, general cleaning, reporting unsafe conditions, preparing reagents/stains and stocking supplies in the work area
Maintains and annually demonstrates proficiency in testing protocols and instrument operations
Participates in the orientation and competency assessment of fellow employees and students
Responsible for promoting and following established laboratory and hospital safety practices. Annually attends mandatory safety education reviews as specified in the laboratory policy manual
Attends and participates in laboratory performance improvement activities and related initiatives
Responsible for attending and participating in section meetings and reading hospital and laboratory informational postings
Participates in educational seminars, workshops and continuing education programs to maintain and advance technical knowledge. Maintains an awareness of and applies age-related patient care protocols
Uses all available resources to resolve and prevent problems as demonstrated by:
Follows through and follows up on problem resolution
Involves all necessary parties in defining and solving problems
Seeks the necessary resources when problems are outside realm of control
Listens fully, and then verbalizes an understanding of issues and problems from other's point of view
Manages personal emotional response to maintain professional demeanor and integrity
Tracks specimens into the laboratory and ensures specimens are ordered and collected appropriately
May processes NGYN specimens, including manual preparation, and using the Thin Prep processor according to manufacturer and facility procedure
On-site adequacy service (FNA’s, EUS FNA’s, EBUS FNA’s, Ion FNA’s, Biopsy Touch Preps): Routinely stocks supply in all FNA service areas, including FNA carts and totes
May assists at FNA/biopsy procedures by reviewing patient clinical history, completing patient history form, preparing and staining slides, and controlling ultrasound machine for FNA’s performed by pathologist
May run and maintain automated equipment for specimen processing such as, but not limited to This Prep processor(s), centrifuges, microscopes and pipettes
Assists pathologists with the assessment of adequacy and determination of preliminary diagnosis
Provides staff with appropriate specimen triage and collection information, as needed
May prepare Histology Specimens for PA including addition of fixative and container conversion for appropriate processing
May assists Pathologist with Frozen Section by processing and staining immediate slide evaluation in accordance with Frozen Section protocol
May appropriately order cassettes and transfers Frozen Section specimens from Cryostat to cassette for overnight processing. Confirms Frozen Section slides and charges in order entry and prints labels for immediate slides interpreted
May clean Anatomic Pathology equipment including but not limited to: cryostat, tissue processors, H&E stainers, IHC stainers, and documents QA
Files blocks and slides
May release slides to pathologists and/or perform digital pathology scanning
Performs other duties related, but not limited, to the above
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Computer experience using windows-based software. Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is necessary
Preferred
Associates degree in related field
Experience in preparing body fluid specimens including but not limited to GYN, & Non GYN Specimens
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a clinical setting
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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