Autopsy/Diener Aide - per diem

About the role

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. It is a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. The institution values equity and inclusion, striving to be a place where faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Autopsy/Diener Aide (per diem). In this role, the successful candidate provides general autopsy services assistance, including inspection of autopsy consent forms with body tags for verification and identification, assisting with dissection of body and organs, examination of organs, and closure; cleaning and maintaining the autopsy suite; mentoring residents on correct autopsy methods such as en bloc resection of viscera and/or single organ removal techniques.

Responsibilities

• Participates in departmental and inter-departmental conferences when appropriate.
• Shows resourcefulness in finding alternatives in accomplishing work tasks when appropriate.
• Accurately and efficiently describe, dictate, and dissect all categories of anatomic specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Follows OSHA regulations for PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) such as lab coats, gloves, and protective shields when in contact with blood and body fluids.
• Supports co-workers in the accomplishment of day to day activities and tasks.
• Follows direction from other members of the pathology staff.
• Follows all safety procedures related to hazardous or potentially contaminated reagents or specimens.
• Coaches and mentors.
• Takes corrective action regarding unsafe working conditions.
• Reads standard operating procedure manual yearly.
• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Accommodates changing work schedules.
• Utilizes appropriate telephone etiquette to identify staff by name and location.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for proper handling of any lab specimens forwarded.
• Resolves problems with autopsy receipt.
• Responds in a timely manner to organizational information requests.
• Utilizes technology to improve services, processes and productivity.
• Completes daily assignments in an organized, efficient manner.