Grossing Technician

Optima Dermatology•Portsmouth, NH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Optima Dermatology is recruiting an experienced full-time Grossing Technician for its growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group. The position is based in the Pathology Laboratory in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Training takes place on day shift, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 6–8 weeks. The technician performs gross examination of daily biopsies, embedding, microtomy, and special staining (histochemistry). The role also involves verifying specimen identification, following laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements, participating in equipment quality control and maintenance, managing hazardous and biohazardous waste, and maintaining an organized and clean gross room. The technician communicates with the Dermatopathologist about grossing issues, troubleshoots discrepancies, may perform duties for other pathology laboratory roles when needed, and assists with training new employees.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or associate degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; alternatively, equivalent education and training meeting the stated coursework requirements.
For the alternative education pathway: 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, including 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses consisting of 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 through a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, NAACLS, or another organization approved by HHS, or at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

Perform daily gross examination of biopsies received in the laboratory, embedding, microtomy, and special staining (histochemistry).
Review requisitions and specimen vials before grossing to verify identification.
Ensure operational compliance with laboratory SOPs and Quality Management Systems.
Comply with local, federal, and CLIA regulations and maintain standards required for licensing and regulatory requirements.
Follow company policies and laboratory safety precautions and procedures, including those stated in procedure manuals.
Participate in equipment quality control, including daily measurements and equipment maintenance.
Manage hazardous and biohazardous waste as required.
Maintain an organized and clean gross room.
Troubleshoot discrepancies between requisitions and actual tissue.
Communicate with the Dermatopathologist about grossing issues.
Fulfill Histotechnologist, Histotechnician, and Pathology Lab Aide duties when required.
Assist with training new employees.