Grossing Technician
Essentia Health•Duluth, MN
•Hybrid
About The Position
Responsible for appropriate accessioning and labeling of surgical specimens, perform surgical gross examinations of small uncomplicated specimens, prepare gross tissue for frozen section. Provide additional support to Pathologists and/or Pathologists' Assistants as needed. Travel may be required to support sites with frozen section needs.
Requirements
- Individuals must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under the CLIA regulations.
- The minimum training/experience required of such personnel is: An associate or bachelor degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution OR Other route that qualifies for high complexity testing personnel under the CLIA regulations
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years pathology experience
Responsibilities
- Must maintain specimen integrity and identification according to established laboratory policies and procedures
- Assists with answering phone calls and communication of suboptimal specimen inquires, maintain daily gross room inventory and stock supplies/benches
- Responsible for instrument troubleshooting and maintenance related to grossing equipment
- Job duties may also consist of embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining procedures, IHC and ISH, and Mohs for the treatment and management of pathologic conditions on patients of all ages
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- supplemental options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- flexible scheduling
- generous time off
- wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
