Bone Marrow Grossing Technician

PathGroup•Coppell, TX

21h

About The Position

The Histology Grossing Technician performs various duties to include gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under direction of the Pathologists.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior job-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of tasks in grossing and processing bone marrow specimens
Perform grossing for cytology specimens
Maintain and organize Gross Bays daily after use
Assist Histology department, including but not limited to, stainer decons and daily maintenance, loading tissue processors, embedding tissue, performing processor maintenance, etc.
Clean glassware/containers and complete all assigned Accupath tasks
Coordinate slides and requisitions to each corresponding facility; Place slides on board for distribution; Distribute slides after QC
Print blocks and scan requisitions for bone marrow cases received at night
Label, stain, and coverslip bone marrow smears
Answer the Lab telephone when staff are unavailable or absent
Maintain competency through web-based Standard Operating Procedure updates as well as educational modules
Adhere to all PBM Safety policies and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
Utilize automated equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers' instructions
Handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely
Learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboard and other peripheral devices
Ensure work area has proper coverage at all times during the work shift, ie coverage or meal and/or rest periods
Immediately notifies supervisory personnel of malfunctioning instrumentation
Protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
Perform other duties as assigned or requested