ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• A. Review patient documentation and ensure identity of patient.
• B. Microscopically screen and diagnose gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens for infectious, pre-malignant and malignant processes.
• C. Perform all duties according to department procedures and licensing agencies (CLIA 88, ASCP, AOA, and C.A.P).
• D. Perform both pre and post-analytical quality assurance protocols with daily documentation of results.
• E. Assist Pathologist at non-gynecological FNA’s, Brochoscopies, and bone marrow aspirations, as requested.

2. Teamwork

• A. Maintain professional relationship and good communication with prep personnel and other employees as appropriate.
• B. Meets competency requirements, works rotating weekends, holidays and rotating fill-in for all shifts that become available due to illness or PTO requests.
• C. Participates in the orientation and training of new staff as requested. Completes training documentation as required.
• D. Provides courteous and professional direction and consultation to phlebotomists on technical topics.
• E. Attends and participates in approved/requested committees and meetings.

3. Account Perception

• A. Pulls various reports throughout the day to ensure complete, thorough and timely reporting of laboratory test results. Advises following shift about the status of any pending work.
• B. Responds in a courteous and professional manner to client inquires and/or problems/complaints.
• C. Helps to promote helpful and patient oriented working environment.
• D. Makes contact with ordering physicians/departments as critical values, STAT reports, and similar circumstances present. Understands that time is of the essence in conveying such information to the ordering physician.

4. Safety

• A. Keeps assigned work areas clean and orderly and helps to maintain supply inventory, uses personal protective equipment appropriately and maintains a safe environment for patients and employees.
• B. Follows and supports proper techniques for operation of testing equipment and storage/handling of all reagents. C. Documents unusual occurrences and reports risks noted in the care environment
• D. Responds appropriately to over-head emergency announcements.