Grossing Technician-Surgical Pathology Laboratory
About The Position
Summit Pathology is seeking an enthusiastic, customer service-driven Grossing Technician to join their fast-paced, growing pathology company. This full-time role involves working closely with Pathologists’ Assistants, Pathologists, Directors, and team leads to provide surgical pathology services to patients and clients. The position requires performing gross examination of simple surgical tissue specimens following a structured training program, test ordering/data entry, quality control review, and assisting with client communication. The role also involves maintaining laboratory inventory, supplies, cleanliness, and practicing laboratory safety. Occasional travel between lab facilities and potential Sunday rotations may be required.
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.
- Patient information access using EPIC at GI lab.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Six paid recognized holidays
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401 K Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
