<p>Essential Duties</p> <ol> <li>Performs laboratory tests and procedures in such areas as histology, medical technology, cytology, and cytogenetics. Records results. Interprets results of tests and procedures. Makes preliminary analyses of results. 2. Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Instructs support staff on laboratory techniques. 3. Prepares specimens, tissue, bodily fluid samples, and other matter for analysis and diagnosis using non-routine laboratory techniques. 4. Stains and mounts slides; prepares solutions and media; and cultures tissues. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. Performs additional functions incidental to laboratory activities. </li></ol> <p>Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.</p> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Position Focus:</p> <p>Under the direct supervision of the Cytology Manager and evening Supervisor, assist in daily preparation of cytologic specimens; support patient registration team in all activities, including but not limited to: accessioning, registration, triage, transport of specimens, filing (slides, blocks, documents, etc). The hours for this position are 2p-10p.</p> <p>Case intake of specimens/ triage (includes use of EPIC/Beaker and Tubetracker programs). Accession cytologic specimens and ancillary testing added to them using Copath. Call in any problem cases to clients as well as communication with pathology attendings/residents when needed. Send back any problem cases to clients needed. Look up any issues in EPIC/ print off paperwork needed in EPIC. Prepare samples for molecular testing using pipetting techniques. Label and coverslip slides, both manually and with use of the slide stainer and coverlip instrument. Use of Histology Asset Tracking System (HAT). Filing slides. Follows all HIPAA privacy regulations at all times. Comply with Safety protocols at all times. Perform additional duties incidental to laboratory function.</p> <p>Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:</p> <p>Proven experience with EPIC and CoPath systems.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.</p>