Pathology Support Specialist, Full-Time Days

The salary range for this position is $20.45 - $28.62 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Pathology Support Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Supports the medical directors, pathologists, physicians and other laboratory personnel as required, by performing an array of clerical and clinical support functions for the pathology laboratory. 

• Coordinates the retrieval of data/information, recording data/information in charts, file or databases 

• Maintains the integrity of the pathology report, slide and block archive. 

• Maintains appropriate and accurate documentation ensuring that diagnostic materials are available for review by physicians and other healthcare professionals in a timely manner and are retained for the appropriate timeframe per current regulatory guidelines. 

• Ensures files and records are accurate and held confidential, also, acting as a runner, delivering materials to various hospital departments. 

• Maintains report (hard copy and/or digital),slide, and block archive. 

• Pulls slides and blocks as requested and return to storage 

• Coordinates requests and material transfers with the off-site storage facility. 

• Handles requests for external and internal consultations following established procedures 

• Handles requests for referred laboratory testing on blocks and/or slides (i.e. FISH testing, quantitative metal analysis,molecular testing, etc.). 

• Works with laboratory management to identify materials qualifying for disposal per the current regulatory retention guidelines. Discards materials and documents discard. 

• Participates in Quality Management activities related to the surgical pathology archive. 

• Maintains file room supplies. Promptly notifies senior staff of supply shortages or delivery problems. 

• Maintains a clean, safe, and effective work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Answers routine inquiries related to the surgical pathology archive. 

• Participates in Safety and Infection Control activities. 

• May assist in training other staff in area of expertise and may assist in specific process improvement projects 

Qualifications

Required: 

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Computer experience with keyboard proficiency; strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications.

Preferred: 

• Associates degree in science; prior work experience in laboratory support or health related experience 

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.