Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting, according to laboratory protocol and procedures.
Minimum Education
Minimum Work Experience
Receives and logs specimens using the laboratory information system which ensures the identity of specimens through the testing and long-term storage process.
Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tasks being performed.
Cuts microthin sections of paraffin embedded tissue samples using standard microtome techniques to prepare quality sections for staining.
Performs routine and special stains on specimens using approved differential staining techniques to distinguish normal from pathologic cells.
Performs equipment preventive maintenance on all equipment to minimize service interruptions.
Fixes and embeds surgical tissues using semi-automated and fully automated equipment to prepare tissues for microthin sectioning.
Correctly prepares cytology specimens for cellblocks or slides.
Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
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Since opening its doors in 1957, Southeast Health has provided for the changing healthcare needs of the growing communities it serves which includes about 600,000 residents neighboring communities and counties of Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Our progress represents the culmination of distinguished service by dedicated board members, physicians, employees and volunteers, and a supportive community.
It takes more than technology and a modern facility to treat people. It takes a team of dedicated, well-trained professionals to continually deliver quality healthcare. Employing about 2,500, Southeast Health is recognized as one of the largest employers in the region and is proud of its reputation of providing a positive and responsive work environment. Southeast Health's medical staff consists of more than 225 active members and just over 400 total members either board certified or board prepared in specialties representing virtually every area of medicine.
Through innovation and sustained performance, Southeast Health, a 420-bed regional referral center, has achieved the reputation of providing the best diagnostic, clinical, surgical and patient care services available in the region.
