Maintains transcribed reports in an organized and easily retrievable manner.  Locates appropriate chart and attaches transcribed report according to protocols. 

a) Transcribed reports are filed in the appropriate record within one working day of completion.  b)  Accuracy of 99% of transcription.  c)   Report on correct patient chart.  d)  Reports are neatly filed into the record.

Prepare all reports for charting, mailing and signature.  Deliver reports on request to surgery or nursing units

a) Transcribed reports are promptly charted and mailed each day.  b)  Stat requests are delivered within 15 minutes.  c)  Requests for subpoena of records are handled according to protocols.

Manage the pathology office in a clean, organized, efficient and effective manner.

a) Always get pathology reports completed, faxed, mailed and charted in a timely manner.  b)  Assist the Pathologists in locating and organizing the report priorities.

Assist pathologist in gross room, on frozen sections and special procedures

a) Maintains supplies, assists at cutting, logging, labeling and tracking of samples.  b)  Keeps work areas clean and uncluttered.  c)  Checks in Pathology specimens, corrects any incomplete orders and verifies proper preservatives.

Perform department billing

a) Submits billing to Data Processing accurately and in a timely fashion.

Serves as clerical support for the Pathologists and the Laboratory Department

a) Takes messages and do extra duties as requested by the Pathologists and Laboratory Manager.  b) Prepares minutes of Laboratory meetings

Do special projects as requested.

a)  Maintains QC records and prepares reports statistical reports.  b)  Keep department P&P's up to date.

Implement new procedures.

a)  New procedures implemented as demand and availability allow.

Regularly utilizes the pathology computer for various aspects of daily work.

a)  Familiar with all pertinent computer procedures and contingency procedures.

Communicates with nursing and other hospital personnel, regarding laboratory procedures, results, etc.

a)  Communicates in a clear, courteous and professional manner.

Keeps pathology andhistology labs in a clean and organized manner.

a) Notifies housekeeping department when themorgue area needs to be cleaned. b) Keeps all work areas clean, free of clutter and safe.