Grossing Technician-Surgical Pathology Laboratory

Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc.•Loveland, CO

7d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Pathology is seeking an enthusiastic, customer service-driven Grossing Technician to join their fast-paced, growing pathology company. This role involves working closely with Pathologists’ Assistants, Pathologists, Directors, and team leads to provide surgical pathology services to patients and clients. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a salary range of $22/hr - $26/hr, depending on grossing experience. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

An earned associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR Education/training equivalent to the above that includes 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, or the CAAHEP (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
Education transcripts will be required for consideration of the position and will be requested from the candidate as needed.
All work will be performed within the laboratory and in close proximity to electrical instruments, computers, and other laboratory equipment and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

An earned Bachelor of Science degree or higher in a laboratory science (chemical or biological), with human biology emphasis and a human anatomy course, obtained from an accredited institution.
Prior surgical pathology grossing experience with signed, detailed documentation of grossing experience/training AND meets the minimum qualifications mentioned above.

Responsibilities

Performing gross examination of simple surgical tissue specimens by following our structured training program.
Test ordering/data entry and quality control review of entries in the supported LIS—LigoLab.
Communicating workloads to other team members, staffed Pathologists and PAs.
Assisting with client communication regarding suboptimal specimen inquiries.
Routinely interacting with other staff & departments to sort and triage surgical specimens.
Maintaining daily gross room inventory, supplies, cleanliness, and general upkeep.
Assisting with filing needs of the laboratory.
Practicing laboratory safety in all aspects of the position.
May be asked to work an occasional 12:30-9:00 PM shift as necessary for training & coverage.
Possible Sunday rotation once a specific level of the training program has been reached.