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Job Title:
Student Digital Processing Tech

Department:
James | Laboratory Support Services-JM

Scope of Position : 

The Digital Pathology Program utilizes high-throughput automated scanners to capture slide images, which are viewed digitally through utilization of imaging software.  The digital images are interpreted by a pathologist, and findings are utilized to support diagnosis for patient care, clinical trials, and research activities. The Digital Processing Tech will be responsible for all pre and post analytical steps involved in digitizing Surgical Pathology slides received from OSUWMC patients and outside clients. This includes imaging of microscopic slides, distribution of slides, and quality assurance of images, data review of errors, as well as equipment knowledge and troubleshooting for end to end digital pathology workflows.

Position Summary:  

The Student Digital Processing Technician provides high quality customer service for the Digital Pathology Program. This position involves the preparation and processing of microscopy slides for scanning, directing of materials to the appropriate pathologists and other pathology personnel, as well as responds to requests for diagnostic pathology specimens from OSUWMC patients and outside clients. The Student Digital Processing Technician will utilizing Beaker and the digital informatics software for tracking various stages of completion. The Student Digital Processing Technician will assist with the downloading of digital images into a library collection, the extracting of digital images from the library to an upload site and/or encrypted hard drive and provide support for the programs various other research and development projects. This position does interact with pathologists and collaborates with other pathology services i.e. Histology, Surgical Pathology, and IHC on a daily basis.   The Student Digital Processing Technician reports to the Manager of Pathology Support Services and takes direction from the Clinical Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

60% - Process and Prepares Specimens

• Performs general phone answering duties such as providing advice on appropriate specimen requests and submissions
• Uses problem solving skills to resolve concerns
• Utilizes technology to enter specimen requests to produce a specimen pull lists utilized  in the specimen retrieval process
• Records problems concerning specimen requests, specimen tracking, specimen transport
• Follows protocols as it pertains to the need for slide needing recoverslip or recut slides
• Communicates laboratory problems/issues to Clinical Supervisor, Manager or other Departmental Leadership
• Communicates with pathology department leadership as it pertains to reconcile process related issues.
• Ensures specimens are labeled correctly by using extreme attention to detail and meticulous review
• Tracks requests through various stages of progression by utilizing internal documentation and tracking mechanisms

• Prepares microscopy slides for scanning : cleaning, relabeling, and performing quality checks
• Loads/unloads slides into racks for scanning
• Preforms quality assurance evaluation on scanned images
• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting on digital scanners as needed.

30%    Packaging, Downloading and Transports Slids/Images

• Retrieves specimens according to established policy/procedure
• Receives and sends specimens via laboratory courier or internal transport
• Ensures that slides are properly organized and packed for transport
• Tracks and delivers glass slides and materials to appropriate locations before and after scanning; including pathologist mailboxes and other departmental offices.
• Downloads images from the Image Management System in to the library
• Extracts images from the library and copies to an upload site and/or encrypted hard drive for outside affiliates

10% - Miscellaneous Duties

• Participates in education activities; attends in-services with the division; participates in CE programs within and/or outside the OSU Medical Center.
• Maintains documentation
• Keeps all areas of the work environment clean, stocked and maintained
• Participates in necessary and assigned QC/QM programs including documentation.
• Maintains proper supply inventory and notifies Manager and/or Clinical Supervisor of orders as needed
• Requests equipment repairs as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Organizational Expectations  

Practices within the Medical Center’s policies and procedures.  Adheres to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated thought positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals.   Meets the yearly departmental goals that are based on the strategic plan.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire:   High school education required; Associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Ongoing:   Meets minimum continuing education requirements; meets health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Patient Population Served   

Knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments necessary to meet the age specific needs of the patient population served.  (Check those that apply):

Not Applicable: Non-patient care title

Adolescents (14  - 17 years)

Neonates (0 - 6 months)

Adults (18  - 64 years)

Children (7 months - 13 years)

Geriatrics (65 + years)

Job Relationships

            Supervisory Responsibility: None

Contacts:  Interacts with physicians, members of patient care team, clinical and non-clinical staff.  Works closely with technical and non-technical laboratory staff and management personnel within the department.  Will also have interactions with outside clients, hospitals and law enforcement agencies.

Responsible to: Laboratory Manager and takes direction from Clinical Supervisor

Physical/Visual/Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

                             -  Intelligible speech and understanding of voice communication

                             -  Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (computer paper, reagents, etc)

   -  Frequently push and pull carts weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

                             -  Manual dexterity for typing, grasping, reaching

                             -  Frequent sitting and standing adjustments, stooping and moving from area to area

                             -  Hearing to respond to timers, alarms, telephones

                             -  Near vision, color and depth perception

                             -  Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for extended periods of time

Work Environment The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which requires normal safety precautions; use of safe work practices including universal precautions with patient specimens; avoidance of trips and falls; and observance of fire and other safety regulations.

Note:   The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Additional Information:

Location:
James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
20

Shift:
Varying Shifts

Salary Grade:
S01 Student Hourly Grade

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions .

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [email protected] . If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions .

Current Employees and Students:
If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site.  We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

• Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
• Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. 

Job Title:
Student Digital Processing Tech

Department:
James | Laboratory Support Services-JM

Scope of Position : 

The Digital Pathology Program utilizes high-throughput automated scanners to capture slide images, which are viewed digitally through utilization of imaging software.  The digital images are interpreted by a pathologist, and findings are utilized to support diagnosis for patient care, clinical trials, and research activities. The Digital Processing Tech will be responsible for all pre and post analytical steps involved in digitizing Surgical Pathology slides received from OSUWMC patients and outside clients. This includes imaging of microscopic slides, distribution of slides, and quality assurance of images, data review of errors, as well as equipment knowledge and troubleshooting for end to end digital pathology workflows.

Position Summary:  

The Student Digital Processing Technician provides high quality customer service for the Digital Pathology Program. This position involves the preparation and processing of microscopy slides for scanning, directing of materials to the appropriate pathologists and other pathology personnel, as well as responds to requests for diagnostic pathology specimens from OSUWMC patients and outside clients. The Student Digital Processing Technician will utilizing Beaker and the digital informatics software for tracking various stages of completion. The Student Digital Processing Technician will assist with the downloading of digital images into a library collection, the extracting of digital images from the library to an upload site and/or encrypted hard drive and provide support for the programs various other research and development projects. This position does interact with pathologists and collaborates with other pathology services i.e. Histology, Surgical Pathology, and IHC on a daily basis.   The Student Digital Processing Technician reports to the Manager of Pathology Support Services and takes direction from the Clinical Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

60% - Process and Prepares Specimens

• Performs general phone answering duties such as providing advice on appropriate specimen requests and submissions
• Uses problem solving skills to resolve concerns
• Utilizes technology to enter specimen requests to produce a specimen pull lists utilized  in the specimen retrieval process
• Records problems concerning specimen requests, specimen tracking, specimen transport
• Follows protocols as it pertains to the need for slide needing recoverslip or recut slides
• Communicates laboratory problems/issues to Clinical Supervisor, Manager or other Departmental Leadership
• Communicates with pathology department leadership as it pertains to reconcile process related issues.
• Ensures specimens are labeled correctly by using extreme attention to detail and meticulous review
• Tracks requests through various stages of progression by utilizing internal documentation and tracking mechanisms

• Prepares microscopy slides for scanning : cleaning, relabeling, and performing quality checks
• Loads/unloads slides into racks for scanning
• Preforms quality assurance evaluation on scanned images
• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting on digital scanners as needed.

30%    Packaging, Downloading and Transports Slids/Images

• Retrieves specimens according to established policy/procedure
• Receives and sends specimens via laboratory courier or internal transport
• Ensures that slides are properly organized and packed for transport
• Tracks and delivers glass slides and materials to appropriate locations before and after scanning; including pathologist mailboxes and other departmental offices.
• Downloads images from the Image Management System in to the library
• Extracts images from the library and copies to an upload site and/or encrypted hard drive for outside affiliates

10% - Miscellaneous Duties

• Participates in education activities; attends in-services with the division; participates in CE programs within and/or outside the OSU Medical Center.
• Maintains documentation
• Keeps all areas of the work environment clean, stocked and maintained
• Participates in necessary and assigned QC/QM programs including documentation.
• Maintains proper supply inventory and notifies Manager and/or Clinical Supervisor of orders as needed
• Requests equipment repairs as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Organizational Expectations  

Practices within the Medical Center’s policies and procedures.  Adheres to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated thought positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals.   Meets the yearly departmental goals that are based on the strategic plan.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire:   High school education required; Associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Ongoing:   Meets minimum continuing education requirements; meets health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Patient Population Served   

Knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments necessary to meet the age specific needs of the patient population served.  (Check those that apply):

Not Applicable: Non-patient care title

Adolescents (14  - 17 years)

Neonates (0 - 6 months)

Adults (18  - 64 years)

Children (7 months - 13 years)

Geriatrics (65 + years)

Job Relationships

            Supervisory Responsibility: None

Contacts:  Interacts with physicians, members of patient care team, clinical and non-clinical staff.  Works closely with technical and non-technical laboratory staff and management personnel within the department.  Will also have interactions with outside clients, hospitals and law enforcement agencies.

Responsible to: Laboratory Manager and takes direction from Clinical Supervisor

Physical/Visual/Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

                             -  Intelligible speech and understanding of voice communication

                             -  Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (computer paper, reagents, etc)

   -  Frequently push and pull carts weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

                             -  Manual dexterity for typing, grasping, reaching

                             -  Frequent sitting and standing adjustments, stooping and moving from area to area

                             -  Hearing to respond to timers, alarms, telephones

                             -  Near vision, color and depth perception

                             -  Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for extended periods of time

Work Environment The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which requires normal safety precautions; use of safe work practices including universal precautions with patient specimens; avoidance of trips and falls; and observance of fire and other safety regulations.

Note:   The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Additional Information:

Location:
James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
20

Shift:
Varying Shifts

Salary Grade:
S01 Student Hourly Grade

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions .

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.