This position does not involve any testing!
Shift: 6pm - 2:30 am (3 days/wk)with alternating weekends.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Using highly specified standard work, accessions anatomic pathology cases by typingย
clinical history into information systems, and printing cassettes. Triages and tracks aย
variety of cases and materials. Must be able to transcribe Pathology reports usingย
laboratory information systems with a high degree of accuracy. Requires rapid data entryย
with good spelling and grammar, proofreading for accuracy and completeness, andย
follow-up as needed with customers for missing information. Candidates must have theย
ability to code diagnoses into the Lab and patient information systems.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Accession surgical cases that arrive in the Pathology laboratory by routine referral,ย
as well as outside surgical pathology consults and occasionally outside autopsyย
reports. Preparation includes typing demographics from surgical request formsย
from OR or clinics, typing clinical history, assigning pathologist, entering billingย
information, making corrections, typing addendums, revising and correctingย
reports.ย
2. Collate and transport slides and reports for members of the Pathology staff.
3. Print surgical batch and discard logs.
4. Triage and track specimens. Rehabilitate specimens if necessary and call to obtainย
any missing information. Participates in process improvements to track andย
reduce defects.
5. Receive and screen phone calls in a polite and helpful manner and followingย
policies on the proper method for release of information.ย
Additional Duties:
Calling critical lab values, troubleshooting order and specimen defects, and working with all laboratory sections regarding all pre- and post-analytic processes and issues. Team members will work with customers to resolve defects and answer questions regarding laboratory test requirements and operations. Customer service skills and clinical laboratory experience is necessary for this role.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1. Requires a high school diploma or GED.
2. Must demonstrate proficiency in accurate and rapid data entry with good spelling,ย
grammar, and proofreading skills.ย
3. Competency to learn and use information systems and dictating equipment.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
- Department: Lab Support Services
- Shift: Variable
- Union Code: Not Applicable