Level I Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $35 per hour

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Level I for a nursing job in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

QUALIFICATIONS :

A degree in biology, chemistry or related field is preferred.

1495. SKILLS

/ ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT : Acting under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor of Surgical Pathology, processes a full range of non-complex

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. G

ross description and processing of a full range of non-complex surgical pathology specimens via direct transfer and / or minimal sectioning of tissue. Correct and finalize gross description section of surgical pathology report following transcription.

As required, review gross description and case materials with medical staff at sign-out.

2. D

emonstrates astute clinical judgment when handling patient material and reports.

3. M

aintains diagnostic viability of specimens. Ensures correct patient labeling of all materials received.

Ensures that requests for service by clinicians meets regulatory standards set by The Joint Commission and other agencies.

4. A

ppropriately triages tissue for different types of fixation or special studies.

5. P

rovides cross coverage for the Women's and Perinatal Pathology Specialist on all non-complex specimens.

6. A

ssist senior staff by assuring consistent and proper acquisition of tissue from specimens for departmental or inter-departmental purposes such as clinical studies, teaching, and research.

7. R

eceive, verify, and enter data of patient medical record information into LIS, assign surgical pathology accession numbers, edit and confirm patient charge information, using laboratory information system.

8. G

enerate barcode labels, label surgical specimens, print specimen cassettes and ensure quality assurance by cross checking specimen cassettes with correct specimen.

9. R

espond to telephone inquiries regarding surgical specimens, patient test results and related information.

Forward technical questions to the Technical Supervisor or appropriate person, as appropriate.

10. P

rovide instruction for pathology residents in surgical pathology technique.

Orient and train medical residents, medical students, and less advanced technicians in Pathology Gross Room procedures.

11. A

s necessary, on a rotating basis, provides Saturday coverage for grossing surgical specimens.

12. A

ssist in keeping work area clean, organized, and in compliance with all safety regulations.

13. M

aintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

14. F

ollows all The Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals and related BWH Laboratory and Hospital Policies.

15. P

erform all other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Recruiter : Colon, Natalia

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3315418. Posted job title : Pathology Specialist I, Surgical Grossing Room

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