Grossing Assistant

Baylor Scott & White Health•College Station, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grossing Assistant helps describe simple and complex surgical specimens. This includes selecting and submitting specimens for various tests. Assist with specimen collection and processing during Fine Needle Aspiration procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
Effectively communicates with pathologist, surgeons and clinicians.
Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
Less than 1 Year of Experience

Nice To Haves

bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry with at least 2 years of grossing experience

Responsibilities

Uses on-the-job training, skills, judgment, and problem-solving to examine, describe, and dissect biopsy and surgical specimens under a qualified pathologist's supervision.
Prepares and microtomes required tissues for frozen section specimens.
Assist with patient preparation, specimen collection and processing during Fine Needle Aspiration procedures.
Assist with specimen collection during kidney biopsy.
Accessions surgical pathology specimens and FNA cases into the pathology LIS following standard procedures.
Ensures all stains are properly filtered and rotated according to standard procedure.
Inventories supplies and ensures there are adequate supplies at all times.