What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Pathology Imaging Tech - School of Medicine, Pathology position at Emory University?
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs all aspects of digital imaging of glass microscopic slides.
- Retrieves microscopic glass slides from appropriate laboratory section.
- Utilizes high-throughput automated scanner instruments, following established laboratory protocols and policies for slide digitizing.
- Utilizes hospital informatics, hospital picture archiving & communication system (PACS) and digital informatics software to track various stages of scanning completion.
- Responsible for quality assurance of images to include troubleshooting instrumentation problems, reporting suboptimal slides to appropriate laboratory personnel, and documentation of issues & resolutions.
- Responsible for communicating preanalytical errors to appropriate laboratory personnel.
- Effectively communicates delays and quality issues with pathologists.
- Responsible for distributing and/or filing of glass microscopic slides as required after digitizing is complete.
- Responsible for routine maintenance of automated scanner instruments.
- Participates in educational in-services as appropriate.
- Maintains clean, organized workspace.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Associates degree preferred.
- One year of experience with digital pathology scanning required.
- Intermediate computer skills; medical terminology preferred.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
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