Responsibilities:

• Receives and accessions specimens into the LIS
• Conducts higher level accessioning in the LIS including esoteric testing
• Conducts advanced tracking investigations
• Serves as a subspecialty client liaison
• Responsible for advanced problem solving/issue resolution (pending log/SERS/block QA)
• The following duties are specific to Anatomic Pathology:
  • Performs tasks involved with creating slides and/or cell blocks
  • Performs frozen section processing (frozen section slide creation)
  • Creates cell block slides
  • Clinical histology tissue embedding
  • Assists in cytology adequacy assessments
• Prepares specimens for analysis
• Performs manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance)
• Runs and resolves LIS logs
• Retrieves, sorts, tracks and delivers specimens.
• Performs logistic activities within and outside of lab
• Uses tracking software/devices
• Complies with safety, SOP & regulations
• Performs problem solving functions
• Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Performs basic clerical functions.
• Communicates and documents essential information.
• Maintains equipment and places work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate’s degree required preferably in Science.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics or medical laboratory science preferred.
• Four years of lab technician or comparable processing experience may substitute the Associate degree requirement.
• Active enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS program may substitute the two year experience requirement and the Associate degree requirement.

Certifications:

• None Required

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Two years of lab processing experience required.
• A bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or medical laboratory science can offset two years of experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform specimen handling techniques and take measurements.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to move throughout the department and hospital system.
• Handles and transports bio-hazardous materials and potential carcinogens.
• Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
• Ability to live/move up to 50 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as defined in the exposure control plan.