Pathology Aide (FT, Days) - Cherry Hill

Job Details

Hours: 11am - 7:30pm

Under the direction of the Manager, performs laboratory tasks as an aide to the Histotechs using established and approved protocols. Tasks include accessioning specimens, filing blocks, maintaining equipment, and all other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, performs laboratory tasks as an aide to the Histotechs using established and approved protocols. Tasks include accessioning specimens, filing blocks, maintaining equipment, and all other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Accessions Anatomic pathology specimens which includes, verifying requisitions and specimen containers for completeness of patient and client information. Manually enter specimens into Copath accurately and timely. Produces and correctly affixes labels to cassettes, specimen containers, and requisitions. Follows proper procedures with specimen rejection, if the submitted information is incorrect.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance performed.
• Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments. Maintains a clean workstation.
• Stain frozen section slides.
• Stains, cover slips and distributes slides to appropriate departments for further processing.
• Files and retrieves blocks in accordance with State and Federal guidelines
• Order department supplies.
• Assists with co-workers in the department as needed. Performs all duties with minimal supervision or assistance. Performs other related duties as assigned and necessary. The above tasks reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be considered a detailed description of all responsibilities and requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED graduate or equivalent
• 1 year of related on-the-job training.
• Professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, healthcare professionals, laboratory personnel and the public.
• Manual dexterity in the use of equipment.
• Proficient in the command and use of the English language.
• Thorough knowledge of word processing and computer equipment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology as it relates to the job.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient''s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Salary Range

$21.61 to $30.79 Hourly

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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