Grossing Technician - Full-Time Evenings FLEX

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

36d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Health is hiring a Grossing Technician to perform gross examination and preparation of routine surgical pathology specimens for histologic evaluation. The role supports pathology laboratory operations through frozen-section assistance, ancillary testing coordination, and specimen accessioning, identification, tracking, and retention of slides, blocks, and specimens. The technician also maintains gross room functionality, supports quality assurance, and follows laboratory, hospital, regulatory, safety, infection-prevention, and confidentiality requirements. This is a full-time, onsite position at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, with an evening schedule. Physical requirements include prolonged standing, manual dexterity and strong hand-eye coordination, lifting up to 40 pounds, and regular exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and laboratory chemicals. The disclosed pay range is $28.35–$39.38 per hour, plus benefits.

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, problem-solving ability, and ability to prioritize workload.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform gross examination and preparation of routine surgical pathology specimens, including description, orientation, sectioning, tissue selection, and processing for histologic evaluation.
Assist with frozen sections and coordinate ancillary testing.
Accession, identify, and track specimens; retain 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 implementing corrective actions as required.
Comply with laboratory, hospital, regulatory, safety, infection-prevention, HIPAA, and continuing education requirements.
Maintain professional competency and employee health standards.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, providers, and colleagues while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information and follow professional standards.
Follow safety, quality, regulatory, and operational policies, including hazardous-material handling and quality-control requirements.