Lab Support Tech I or II - Digital Pathology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Hours: M-F Days

Function: This position is within Anatomic Pathology, and supports our Digital Pathology service through scanning of microscope slides as requested throughout the day. Frequent interactions with Pathologists and our Imaging Analysts are standard to ensure high quality scans of patient slides.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional Development- Maintain currency in the field, including maintenance of any necessary licensure/certification, through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in-services, networking, literature, and/or seminars. Attend all mandatory CCHMC training sessions. Implement obtained knowledge/skills into one's own work, the department, and/or the organization. Assume responsibility for one's own professional growth and development. May participate in internal/external professional committees, agencies, councils, and/or activities.
  
• Process Improvement- Participate in improving /assuring organizational and/or departmental performance/quality through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and/or providing input to department discussions. Anticipate and actively identify and recommend areas for process/system improvement. May work with appropriate personnel to implement agreed upon changes. May participate in the evaluation of improvement initiatives/activities. Serve as Safety Coach, member of Family Experience Team or other improvement initiative team.
  
• Technical- Collection of samples for laboratory testing following approved laboratory procedures. Receive and accession specimens using LIS; ensuring proper patient identification, specimen integrity and timeliness. Performs EPIC registration as required. Performs defined supervised testing under an approved department program. Testing program must be supervised, CLIA compliant and must be approved the Laboratory Director. Competencies are required following CAP (College of American Pathologists) guidelines. Position is cross-trained to perform more than one function of laboratory support. Serves as a resource for challenging collection and processing procedures. Resolves test order related issues (test in question, sample in question) and manages add-on tests. Researches and resolves unusual/uncommon tests. Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care. Accurately and completely documents activities in HIS or LIS as appropriate. Serves as key operator for department equipment. May serve as superuser for LIS functions.
  
• Customer Service - Patient/Provider- Act as a customer advocate and strive to better meet the needs of, and to support, patients and/or families. Utilize a customer focus to complete assignments and/or interact with customers in a courteous, attentive and conscientious manner. Respond quickly to parent requests and concerns. Provide appropriate education/information to patients and/or families. Act as a resource for external customers to the lab, primarily nursing unit staff and ordering physicians and their offices and/or staff. Responds to questions regarding specimen collection and handling, laboratory intake processes and test results.
  
• Department Support- Produces work that is accurate, neat, complete and timely. Identifies technical and specimen related problems or discrepancies. Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory information systems. Ability to retrieve result, locate, specimen requirements, fax results, troubleshoot a specimen test issue. Performs registrations, scanning, and assists send-outs in monitoring pending logs. Perform routine operational functions such as supply inventory. Monitors transfer lists from outpatient laboratories to assure specimen receipt. Demonstrates flexibility within the department. Serves as a trainer for onboarding new staff.
  

To provide specimen collection, point-of-care testing services, processing of laboratory samples, and customer service functions for the Clinical Laboratory department of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants, children and adolescents.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Tech I

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• No directly related experience
  
• Experience in healthcare
  

Tech II

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• 2+ years of experience in a related job discipline
  
• Associate's degree in science or 2 years in healthcare
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for some positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Location R

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Pathology

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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