Grossing Technician - Full-Time Evenings FLEX

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grossing Technician performs gross examination and preparation of routine surgical pathology specimens for histologic evaluation, including specimen description, orientation, sectioning, and tissue selection. The role supports pathology laboratory operations, quality assurance, specimen integrity, and compliance with applicable laboratory, hospital, regulatory, safety, infection prevention, and HIPAA requirements. This is an onsite evening position at Cayuga Medical Center. The role involves prolonged standing, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, lifting up to 40 pounds, and regular exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and laboratory chemicals.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related science.
Current or eligible New York State Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histotechnician license.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Manual dexterity and strong hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory experience with working knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and pathology laboratory workflows.
Demonstrated proficiency operating laboratory equipment and hospital information systems, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

Perform gross examination and preparation of routine surgical pathology specimens, including specimen description, orientation, sectioning, tissue selection, and processing for histologic evaluation.
Assist with frozen sections and coordinate ancillary testing.
Support specimen accessioning, identification, tracking, and retention of slides, blocks, and specimens.
Maintain gross room functionality through inventory management, equipment and instrument maintenance, cleaning, and adherence to specimen integrity standards.
Monitor quality assurance activities by identifying, documenting, and reporting issues affecting testing processes or result reporting, and implement corrective actions as required.
Comply with laboratory, hospital, regulatory, safety, infection prevention, HIPAA, and continuing education requirements while maintaining professional competency and employee health standards.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, providers, and colleagues while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and employee information and uphold professional standards.
Follow safety, quality, regulatory, and operational policies, including proper hazardous-material handling and quality control requirements.