Tissue Registry Clerk (W2 Only)

• The Tissue Registry Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include filing of tissue (fresh and formalin fixed), glass slides, and paraffin blocks.
• Other duties may include maintaining supply inventory, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning.
• The Tissue Registry Clerk works with various computer information systems on a daily basis.
• The Tissue Registry Clerk needs to be able to handle fresh and formalin fixed tissue, organs, and amputations for archival purposes.
• Requires the ability to be attentive to details and to adhere to strict safety requirements for handling hazardous chemicals and infectious agents.

Skills:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, and a background in science or 1-2 years of medical experience is preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations and other office equipment desired.
• The ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabelling.
• Must be organized, able to prioritize and work in a self-disciplined environment.
• Must possess good human relations skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Must be able to work independently as well in a team environment.

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Schedule Notes:

Shift/hours: Monday Thursday 7:30 am 4:00 pm, and Friday 6:30 am 3:00 pm; flexibility offered Specific skills or previous experience: Organizing by sequential number, high attention to detail to identify if out of sequence. Data entry in Excel; documenting data accurately. Able to remain productive with repetitive tasks and work independently. Retrieving and refiling materials; counting and verifying materials. Non-clinical role; no patient access.