Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 1 day ago
Dempath Lab Associate
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through education and research. The Dempath Lab Associate role involves supporting the operations of a high-volume dermatopathology clinical lab, including managing and tracking case loads and handling slide logistics.
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Responsibilities
File high volume of clinical dermatopathology glass slides for multiple distinct clinical workflows on a daily basis
Handle slide requests, pull and track slides in both systems and send via courier or Fed Ex
Handle slide returns/tracking from outside sources in multiple workflows
Request slides for consultation for physicians
Track CTCL slide requests and when received, fill out requisition and send to VML for accessioning
Direct line of contact; preferably direct text/phone access during office hours
Package and send older slides to Iron Mountain as new slides come in to be filed
Handle logistics for Iron Mountain ie; logging boxes on transmittal sheets and ensuring invoices are sent to appropriate personnel
Problem solving- lost specimens, billing questions, patient calls, physician calls and questions, etc for two work flows
Support physicians with system access and procedure in multiple work flows
Track reports- delinquent cases, assist dermpath physicians in completing delinquent cases (pull gross reports, slides etc.) for two workflows. Ensure incomplete case reports are pulled routinely and cases are completed in a timely manner
Coordinate with lab when blocks are requested
Assist dermpath physicians with sending slides for additional testing to either VUMC or outside labs and track in two workflow systems
Pull Q/A case reviews monthly for two workflows and enter results in multiple systems
Enter case assessment flags / documentation for QA purposes
Qualification
Required
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree
Company
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a nonprofit institution specializing in patient care, research, and nobility in medical education.
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Funding
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$35.3MKey Investors
National Institute on AgingAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGordon and Betty Moore Foundation
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