Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 3 weeks ago
Hematopathology Technical Analyst
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $78K/yrChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Hematopathology Technical Analyst to support the operations of the Division of Hematopathology. This role involves coordinating activities related to hematopathology services, troubleshooting specimen processing issues, and acting as a liaison between clinicians, labs, and outside facilities.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate the daily activities for the Hematopathology service. This includes implementing a system to effectively deliver hematopathology specimens to the Hematology and Pathology laboratories, supervising appropriate send-out tests for patient samples, gathering historical material for review, maintaining database for recurring patients, and assisting with requests for additional studies within CHOP laboratories
Review molecular tests requested by the hematopathologists, and provide information on what ancillary reference labs have to offer. Triage preferred providers based on the type of test needed. Understand molecular aspects of tests to ensure that all of the targeted genes are covered by the outside institution. This requires keeping up to date with outside institutions and their testing menus
Recommend laboratories for appropriate testing of Hematopathology specimens
Assist the hematology/oncology clinical teams with medical test orders. Provide specific test information to these teams, including molecular/genetic aspects, turnaround times, and sample requirements. Choose the best sample based on the test needed and the methodology by which it is performed. Coordinate the collection and processing of samples from the clinical floor through central lab services
Assist in the workup of new Hematopathology immunoperoxidase stains
Create and support protocol documents as new lab processes and procedures are developed, especially in conjunction with new patient studies. Aid in any procedural changes as requests from clinicians and clinical trials are created, and work with the lab staff to provide instruction on new procedures
Serve as the contact person to troubleshoot problems that arise on service such as incomplete and inappropriate orders on specimens and facilitating requisitions for non-routine send out tests and obtaining reports on send out tests from outside hospitals in a timely manner
Ensure continuity of care for patient case material at the time of switching of pathologists between service assignments
Act as a liaison to other services within the pathology department and clinicians. Assist with coordinating standard procedures and implementing new procedures that are necessary for study protocols
Act as a contact regarding the status of patient case material and consult material
Work closely with the Hematology/Hematopathology Laboratory Directors and Hematology Lab Supervisor in overseeing technologists in Bone Marrow preparation
Assist in coordinating multidisciplinary conference issues including assuring the materials are ready for review, contacting the clinical services if problems arise, and follow-up of any issues that arise from conferences
Coordinate the ordering of special tests as applicable on all Hematopathology services (Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology)
Responsible for instituting and maintaining Hematopathology slide study sets, virtual study sets, and competency exams for residents rotating on the Hematopathology services
Responsible for compiling QA/QC data for the Hematopathology services
Responsible for coordination of fellow orientation and rotation schedule on the Hematopathology services. Serve as a contact for the fellows (or residents) rotating on the Hematopathology services
Facilitate distribution of bone marrow aspirate samples from the Core Laboratory for biobanking
Active involvement in LIS/HIS development and maintenance to ensure quality reporting of Hematopathology results
Assist with manuscript submissions
Serve as contact person for projects involving the Hematopathology services
Assist with course coordination for the Medical Laboratory Science program
Other duties as assigned by Hematopathology section head
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Biology or related field Required
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point (Required proficiency)
Ability to navigate modern Windows Operating Systems (Required proficiency)
Ability to manage/manipulate databases (Required proficiency)
Excellent organizational and communication skills (Required proficiency)
Ability to work autonomously (Required proficiency)
Ability to handle confidential information and materials (Required proficiency)
Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision (Required proficiency)
Benefits
At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.
Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.
Company
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine.
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