Pathology Associate 2

2 months ago


Miami, Florida, United States Jackson Health Full time

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Transfusion

Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Shift Details: Per Diem, Nights, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Variable Days

Why Jackson:

Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Summary

Pathology Associate 2 assumes accountability for providing critical support services which contribute to laboratory outcomes that represent the philosophy of quality and excellence at the Pathology Services Department.

Responsibilities

Provides logistics support in collection, transportation, storage, and/or distribution of laboratory materials in a timely manner. Assists laboratory staff in performing clinical and/or non-clinical activities promptly and accurately. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of appropriate equipment. Maintains and updates files, records and reports. Produces accurate outcomes and results according to age specific standard operating procedures. Completes work assignments within defined time limits. Completes routine tasks without direct supervision. Consults with supervisor for additional assignments and follows them to completion. Assists in the preventive maintenance of equipment and/or assists in the ordering and stocking of an appropriate inventory level of supplies. Assists in the orientation of new employees or students. Learns new procedures and assignments within a mutually agreed upon time frame. Participates actively in the QA/QI programs of the department. Adapts to modifications of work assignments and, when requested, is willing to adjust personal schedule to complete work for the benefit of patient care. Assumes ownership of issues and follows them to resolution. Offers innovative solutions to allow for efficient and effective delivery of laboratory service. Demonstrates a concern for cleanliness of self and work area and practices infection control for the protection of patients, co-workers and self. Maintains neat, legible and organized written work documents with appropriate dates and initials. Matches the patient identifying information on specimens with the work document without clerical/data entry error or omission. Demonstrates proficiency with laboratory information computer system functions related to job duties. Accessions laboratory specimens using LIS/manual entry according to protocol as needed. May performs phlebotomy activities as required by departmental policy and procedures manual. Performs other duties not covered above after appropriate notification and training. Lead worker Assists in organizing and directing workflow. Communicates regularly with subordinates and supervisor. Provides initial non-technical resources in resolving routine problems. Demonstrates practical decision making skills. Demonstrates leadership traits such as empathy, creativity and fairness. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Credentials

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).


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