The person in this role will have to carry an on-call pager at least one week per month and work 1-2 holidays per year.

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Surgical Pathology Procurement Technician, you will receive training and instruction in surgical pathology technician and tissue procurement skills (processing, describing, dissecting small tissue specimens, and preparing frozen section slides for rapid diagnosis). You will access and perform data entry of patient and specimen information, perform general lab functions, maintain laboratory equipment, supplies and records.

The ideal caregiver is someone who:

• Has knowledge of anatomy and physiology sufficient to identify, dissect and describe tissue specimens.

• Has good judgment to evaluate biopsy specimens and select protocols.

• Has knowledge of medical terminology specific to anatomic pathology.

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Has excellent customer service and organizational skills.

• Can interact at all levels of the organization and work independently as well as problem solve, and trouble shoot.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to grow within their career. Caregivers in this department can advance into a lead tech or coordinator role. In addition, this department provides schedule flexibility for caregivers enrolled in school. Join our team and together, provide exceptional patient care.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

The person in this role will have to carry an on-call pager at least one week per month and work 1-2 holidays per year.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies, measures, weighs and describes tissue specimens.

• Processes special tissue studies per protocol.

• Prepares frozen sections for rapid diagnosis and specimens for processing.

• Receives specimens, assigns accession number, distributes and performs patient and specimen data entry.

• Completes quality assurance documentation for requisition, specimen and processing problems.

• Ensures that billing is performed in a timely manner.

• Performs radiographs of gross specimens and develops film.

• Receives training and instruction in gross specimen photography.

• De-calcifies mineralized specimens and prepares for storage.

• Transports and processes specimens and maintains records.

• Directs and prioritizes the activities of Tissue Procurement Technicians as they relate to diagnostic requirements, regulatory guidelines (HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO, CAP, IRB) and external tissue procurement contracts (CHTN, COG, SWOG).

• Assists with instruction regarding surgical pathology procurement techniques and procedures.

• Performs general lab functions as needed and follows laboratory procedures.

• Functions as a primary liaison with Clinical Trial Research Coordinators.

• Reviews operating room schedule and consented patient lists to identify all potential tissue for procurement for clinical trials and other research activities.

• Picks-up and deliver specimens to surgical pathology.

• Dissects tissue for clinical trials and other research. Embeds tissue for sectioning, cuts sections using a cryostat, collects shavings for extraction of nucleic acids and proteins, stains and cover-slips tissue sections.

• Enters data on tissue procured into Research Tissue Procurement App. and CoPath. Maintains records of services performed.

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and maintains work area.

• Resolve technical and procurement problems.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from a four-year college or university is required. OR Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university AND have education and training equivalent to high complexity testing personnel per CLIA. See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42 *493.1489(b)(2)(ii) Standard; High Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications ,

• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided.

• Education will be verified.

• Education outside of the United States requires diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from by an HHS approved agency or nationally recognized organization such as NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc) or AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc).

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a highly technical, stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity required when handling gross specimens and utilizing instrumentation, ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be regularly exposed.

• Typical physical demands include ability to sit or stand extensively and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying of 5 to 40 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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