Anatomic Pathology Coordinator - Laboratory Uh/Tmc

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Anatomic Pathology Coordinator - Laboratory UH/TMC

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

General Lab UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:30AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week

40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City.

We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology.

Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care.

The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services.

We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Works under the direct supervision of the Anatomical Pathology (AP) supervisor and serves in a supportive role to the Anatomic Pathology Team to assist in providing timely specimen collection, specimen distribution, and test result reporting for Cytology, Histology, and Pathology department. Collaborates with cytologists, histologists, and pathologists to ensure quality care and efficient turnaround times are met.

Is expected to work independently for specimen collections for GI EUS, FNA, Surgical OR assistance, and departments at University Health. Additionally, is expected to be available for urgent GI procedures as needed by the GI Clinic. Assists in preparedness for The Joint Commission Survey.

Assists in statistical and data analysis as needed. Cleans laboratory equipment as necessary and assists in regulating safety standards within departments. Assists in clerical duties of the departments.

Responsible for general and specific duties as outlined below. Independently performs responsibilities with little or no direct supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent in education and experience.

• 1 - 2 years' experience in Anatomical Pathology.

• Good organizational abilities, time management and priority setting.

• Good working knowledge of hospital functions, working knowledge of good supervisory practices, laboratory functions, and adult learning principles and teaching techniques.

• Detailed knowledge of clerical and office practices and detailed knowledge of computer and troubleshooting.

• Good communication skills, verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a medical/science/healthcare degree.

• 3 - 5 years' experience in a fast-paced full service hospital laboratory operation.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.

• Experience in cytology or histology.