STUDENT ASSISTANT
University of Washington
- Seattle, WA
- $19.97-75.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
Req #: 232879
Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posting Date: 04/03/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $19.97 - $75.00 per hour
Other Compensation:
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position,The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 900 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement and natural beauty.The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology have a great opportunity for a STUDENT ASSISTANT..SUMMARY
Under general supervision, perform routine workflows to archive pathology materials for off-site storage and to return outside pathology materials to their originating institution. Sort, track, and file pathology materials in the slide room. As requested, perform mail runs and other routine slide room workflows such as filling requests for pathology materials, tracking materials for incoming or outgoing courier transport. As requested, assist with special projects in the slide room.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Archive glass slides and paraffin blocks for off-site storage per retention policy. Track electronically, package securely, and coordinate with archive facility as needed. (15%)
- Process return and interfile of archive materials for off-site storage. Track electronically, package securely, and coordinate with archive facility as needed. (10%)
- Process return of outside pathology materials to their originating institution. Track electronically, package securely, and document shipping/tracking information in the case. (25%)
- Sort, electronically track, and file pathology materials returned to file in the slide room. (20%)
- Transport incoming and outgoing departmental mail between Pathology office and HMC mail room. (10%)
- Use Pathology software applications for sending, retrieving, and tracking Pathology and outside institution slides and blocks. Use Pathology software applications for investigating, locating, and documenting materials and inquiries/requests. (5%)
- Deliver materials to residents, faculty, and other areas of the department as scheduled or as needed. Prepare Pathology material for transport via established courier runs. (5%)
- Maintain effective communication with the manager and team regarding schedule changes. (5%)
- Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned. (5%)
- High school graduation or equivalent AND one years of applicable experience in the program specialty
- Equivalent education/ experience