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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Histology/Cyto Clerk - Histology - Full Time, Days - Clinical Labs-Histology - - 09:00 AM - 05:00 P.

In this role, the successful candidate Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs a variety of clerical duties as required by the Histology/Cytology section Types files and maintains neat and accurate records while accommodating a fluctuating workload

Job Responsibilities:

1. Clerical
Performance Expectations:
• Ability to properly identify and in an orderly fashion accession patient samples into A/P program.
• Maintains, updates and distributes all necessary reports.
• Organizes time to accommodate changing workflow.
• Recognizes patient confidentiality issues and faxes results to responsible physician only.
• Able to obtain and relay information in clear and accurate manner
• Monitors office and department supplies.

2. Histology/Pathology
Performance Expectations:
• Must be familiar with different specimen types. Able to organize, verify proper preservatives and process accordingly.
• Understands clinical relevance in all areas of responsibility.
• Organizes work well so others can take over for them in their absence.
• Performs universal precautions with each function.
• Performs all tasks accurately.
• Relays to supervisor any inconsistency identification or labeling.
• Accessions and processes specimens in an organized and timely fashion for gross examination.
• Must follow proper procedures for identifying, verifying and transporting patient samples from the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Area

Communication
Performance Expectations:
• Communicates clearly and concisely
• Listens attentively and follows direction
• Demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette
• Effectively utilizes the computer to process specimens, reports results and access information.
• Communicates ideas and suggestions with a positive intent
• Conveys respect for the profession
• Works well in cooperation with others.
• Communicates knowledge and demonstrates procedures effectively to coworkers and students

Cytology
Performance Expectations:
• Understands and identifies appropriate criteria for accepting specimens.
• Accurately labels cytology specimens.
• Maintains records of all positive cytology cases.
• Maintains and updates records and files.
• Distributes reports to proper areas
• Updates all necessary logs to conform to third-party regulatory agencies.
• Handles routine use of Reference Lab Computer System

Other Functions and Performance Expectations
Performance Expectations:
• Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance
• Reports to assigned area on time for scheduled shift
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code. Arrives to work appropriately dressed, ell groomed and neat.
• Completes all hospital requirements at designated time (i.e. annual assessment, educational, MedNetTra)
• Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma Knowledge of medical terminology Updated computer skills Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and provide information Ability to pay close attention to details in all performance expectations General Typing and filing knowledge Knowledge of universal precautions

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

View Long Island Community Hospital's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, the Federal "EEO is the law" poster, or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.

Long Island Community Hospital provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $31,304.40 - $47,221.70 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

Your Qualifications/What You Will Bring

• Proven experience leading, supervising, or managing a technology or customer support team of similar size and in a similar-sized work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as necessary to work effectively with people at all levels at WH.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills as necessary to translate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Strong conceptual knowledge of software and hardware configurations and software applications.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize work and complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Good understanding of the business needs of the Firm and the role Deskside Support plays in supporting those ends.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use PC-based word processing, on-line technology, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software currently in use at WH.
• Clear articulation of activity, solutions, and business needs in electronic format, such as email. Familiarity with issue & request tracking in a service management tool.
• Demonstrated ability to provide face-to-face, telephone and email support.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively with little supervision in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to compile, review, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information, which is varied in content and format.