Grossing technologist

Unified Women's Healthcare • Town "n" Country, FL

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About The Position

The Grossing Technologist is responsible for ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency of specimen grossing of predominantly small biopsies and cervical LEEP specimens. A successful candidate will perform all technical aspects of accessioning, dissecting and dictating surgical specimens. Technicians must expand their knowledge of the disease process to master specimens of increasing complexity.

Requirements

• Meet CAP/CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing: AA or AS degree OR equivalent training and experience (24 hours of non-entry level chemistry/biology courses) required
• At least one year of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to perform gross dissection and dictation of tissue
• Understanding of pathology practices and surgical terminology

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify patient information on all paperwork & specimen containers for accuracy.
• Accurately accessions all cases into the Laboratory Information System, prints bar-coded tissue cassettes, updates and edits histology trim sheet in Laboratory Information System.
• Performs all technical aspects of grossing and dictating surgical specimens using a variety of laboratory materials and equipment which includes small biopsies and cervical LEEP specimens.
• Maintains cassettes accuracy, slide filing, laboratory records, pathology equipment and logs.
• Communicates effectively with and takes direction from Pathologists.
• Maintains supplies and overall cleanliness of gross room.
• Assist in the tissue processing area.
• Assist in the pathology reception area.
• Assist with laboratory accreditation inspection preparations.
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Fertility benefits
• Supplemental insurance options
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Optional additional coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Opportunities and resources to support your career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree