Grossing Technician - Lab Histology Pathology - FT VARYING SHIFTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks within the Histology and Pathology laboratory, including accessioning specimens, preparing tissues for gross description, performing grossing of tissue, selecting sections for microscopic review, preparing frozen sections, embedding specimens, cutting and staining slides, performing maintenance and quality control on equipment, maintaining stain setups, preparing Pap, Gyn, and Non-Gyn specimens, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. The role also involves promoting patient safety goals and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from a regionally accredited college/ university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry.

Nice To Haves

HT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Accessions, verifies specimen accuracy, and CPT code accuracy.
Prepares specimens for gross description.
Grosses tissue and selects sections for microscopic review according to pathologist protocol.
Prepares frozen sections.
Maintains the integrity of the specimen.
Communicates the status of specimens with pathologist and co-workers.
Embeds specimens accurately.
Verifies CPT codes at the beginning of the microtomy process.
Cuts slides that are fully representative of the block and stains them with routine H and E stain.
Labels and distributes slides accurately.
Performs maintenance and Q.C. on all equipment in the area.
Communicates and documents any problems.
Accurately maintains slide and block files.
Orders send out tests following the procedure manual.
Filters stains, changes stains, washes stain dishes and cleans stainer according to QC chart.
Documents on QC chart when stains are filtered/changed.
Notifies Pathologist of any discrepancies with appearance of stainer.
Operates stainer according to type of specimen being stained.
Performs special stains in a timely manner.
Communicates with pathologist the status of stains.
Matches patient information to requisition and specimen received.
Follows procedure manual in the processing of all Cytology specimens.
Verifies CPT codes at the beginning of the cytology preparation process for accuracy.
Cleans and disinfects centrifuge and area per policy.
Unpacks and stores supplies as received.
Monitors and maintains supply levels.
Disposes of biohazard waste.
Files original requisitions numerically.
Files slides appropriately.
Performs maintenance and QC on all equipment.
Demonstrates understanding that all employees are responsible for patient safety.
Recognizes the importance of reporting errors and near misses to protect and improve patient process.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Develops and facilitates good working relationships with superiors, physicians, staff members and co-workers/peers.
Contributes in problem-solving activities, intra-and inter-departmentally.
Demonstrates flexible staffing needs within the department.
Uses department resources (supplies, equipment) in a cost effective manner.
Communicates effectively and in a timely manner to medical director, co-workers and physicians through informal updates, written and verbal communications.
Consistently meets attendance standards and follows the department standards for "calling in" and requesting time off.
Participates in entity and/or department in-service/training programs related to the job.
Participates in professional organizations or groups that increase knowledge in the field.
Actively seeks educational opportunities through self-study, educational institutions or professional based organizations.