Anatomic Path Specialist 1

About the job

Anatomic Pathology Technologist

The Anatomic Pathology Technologist I reports to the Surgical Pathology and Autopsy Supervisors. The Anatomic Pathology Technologist I works independently, under direct and indirect supervision, and performs technical and clerical tasks required for the efficient functioning of the laboratory and morgue.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:.

Surgical Pathology Duties Consisting Of

Accurately triages and accessions all specimens including frozen section specimens

• Ensures proper labeling of all specimens received and troubleshoots when there is a deficiency
• Notify clinician of deficiency and follow QA protocol including filing safety reports
• Accessions specimens in accordance with approved department protocols
• Prints bar code labels and cassettes for accessioned cases
• Prints, add and delete cassettes, as needed.
• Distributes specimens to appropriate location including sending out specimens for specialized tests
• Assists with lab maintenance to include cleaning, restocking and specimen discarding
• Answers telephone and directs call to appropriate individual
• Delivers customer service in a professional manner
• Maintains General Data cassette printer and make service calls, as needed
• Prepares weekly pathology subspecialty schedule in the absence of the CLA Senior
• Grosses small surgical specimens under direct supervision of the Senior AP Tech and indirect supervision of the Technical Director, Surgical Pathology Supervisor, Autopsy Pathology Supervisor & Staff Pathologist
• Maintains proper storage of surgical specimens on designated shelf after grossing
• Photograph cassettes racks and assure proper archiving of photographs into computer system
• Loads cassettes into tissue processors and troubleshoot processor issues
• Maintain Continuing Medical Education credits per departmental protocol
  
  

Autopsy Service Duties Consisting Of

• Administrative duties:
• Reconcile daily manifest of patients
• Ensure all proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination
• Ensure proper patient identity matches consent
• Organize and coordinate medical record for review with pathology resident or pathologist
• Communicate any infectious disease, radioactive implants, etc. to staff
• Accurately accession autopsy into laboratory LIS system
• Scan all paperwork into RICAR, the laboratory document storage software
• Maintain adequate morgue supplies
• Acts as a liaison to other departments, specifically Admitting and Security as well as the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and funeral homes
• Record and facilitate release of patients to funeral home staff
• Organize and set up weekly conferences

• Technical duties include:
• Blood cultures
• Viral cultures
• Toxicology tests
• Microbiology swabs
• Sterilize instruments in autoclave after use
• Disinfect bench, tables, floor and any other surfaces in autopsy suite
• Discard biohazard trash
• Ensure all procedures are followed in both the autopsy suite and morgue
• Identify patient by confirming two matching hospital approved patient identifiers at both receipt and release of patient
• Move patient from morgue to autopsy exam table
• Assist the resident or PA with external exam
• Assist with in situ organ inspection and dissection as needed
• Collect sterile samples for various tests possibly including:
• Eviscerate consented organs
• Dissect organs as instructed
• Photograph and record data as requested by PA, resident or pathologist
• Organize and label tissue for processing and storage
• Properly restore body for acceptable release to funeral home staff
• Communicate any biohazardous risks including infectious disease, radioactive implants, etc
• Scan all materials to appropriate “SPOT” in LIS system
• Maintenance of autopsy suite including cleaning and restocking
• Label chemicals and ensure proper storage and disposal
• Responsible for organization of saved tissue and eventual disposal
• Weekend on-call coverage, as needed

Education

• Baccalaureate degree in biological sciences required
• Courses in Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy preferred
  
  

Experience

• One year of related clinical experience preferred
  
  

Primary Location

MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

Other Locations

MA-Boston-MGB Blake Building

Work Locations

MGH Main Campus

Job

Pathology

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours

40

Shift

Day Job

Posted Shift Description

Day Shift 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

MGH Pathology/Clinical Labs