Essential Responsibilities:
Requires a variety of tasks and technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparation including:
· Special specimen preparation
· Specimen collection and triage
· Sending cases out for consult
· Gathering slides for pathologist assigned to monthly tumor boards
· Handling of legal request
· Handles phone calls and messages and conveys information to appropriate person
· Independently performs, organizes, and plans clerical and administrative duties in an accurate and timely fashion
Performs a variety of tasks associated with pathology surgical bench assisting including:
· Specimen collection triage
· Assisting the pathologist or pathology assistant
· “Short form” registration of patients in Epic
· Operates and maintains departmental instruments
· Maintains records and documentation required to manage the daily workflow and provide QA/QC monitors
· Making arrangements for sending autopsies out to be performed
· Performs all other related duties as assigned