Specimen Processing

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation

of surgical specimens for Histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.

2. Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain the integrity of the

specimen and patient identification.

3. Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.

4. Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistants.

5. Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.

6. Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.

7. May be trained to perform basic Histology functions (i.e., embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains) if personnel meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician SOP.

8. Complete all associated paperwork.

9. Follow the laboratorya TMs applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.

10. Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.

11. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.

12. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.

13. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

14. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

15. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

While Mindlance is an equal opportunity employer our clients require that we conduct background checks on all hires who receive a contingent offer of employment. It is understood that any offer extended by Mindlance is contingent on meeting the requirements set forth by the client which may include but are not necessarily limited to: criminal history (including sexual crimes), verification of social security number, employment verification, motor vehicle records (sales staff or any staff receiving car allowance), verification of education, professional licensure where applicable, and deparment authorities. This process is conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided by the candidate. A guilty misdemeanor or felony conviction on an applicant's record does not in any way render the applicant ineligible for hire however all convictions will be escalated to the compliance team. It is, however, the responsibility of the applicant to disclose any and all convictions prior to your application being submitted to the client.

Offer of Employment Process

When making any offer of employment to a successful candidate, Mindlance staff is responsible to the hiring party to inform the candidate of the client's intent to extend a contingent offer of employment. Upon the successful completion of the background check and drug screen, the submission of all Mindlance paperwork along with any client specific documents the associate will be cleared for their assignment. Once the start instructions are received, which is typically the Friday prior to the candidate's start date the associate will receive starting instructions from the account management team.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.