Grossing Technologist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

10h

About The Position

Under the direction of an Anatomic Pathologist, the Grossing Technologist performs daily activities involving the processing of tissues received from surgical procedures and participates in educating pathology residents and in quality assurance activities. The role includes gross examination, dissection, and description of tissues under the direct or indirect supervision of an Anatomic Pathologist and/or Pathologist Assistant. The technologist also supports specimen handling, laboratory education, autopsy-related recordkeeping, and surgical pathology protocol development while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The position requires an eligible degree or coursework in a relevant laboratory science field, along with specified laboratory training. Work involves a controlled healthcare laboratory environment and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, chemicals, potentially communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The job is classified as Light Work, including occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds and frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

Associate degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields from an accredited institution; or at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, including the specified coursework.
For the 60-semester-hour pathway, coursework must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 14 semester hours of science courses including 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology, plus 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
Laboratory training through completion of an accredited clinical laboratory training program or at least 3 months of documented training in pathology, histology, or cytology.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Knowledge of quality, safety, and compliance programs, and ability to apply these principles in the Gross lab.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage stress while processing a large volume of specimens effectively.
Ability to work in a controlled environment with exposure to chemicals, body fluids, and bloodborne pathogens.
Ability to meet the physical demands of Light Work, including occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds and frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Performs gross examinations, dissection, and description of tissues received under the direct or indirect supervision of an Anatomic Pathologist and/or Pathologist Assistant.
Ensures proper labeling of specimens and troubleshoots discrepancies.
Assists with frozen sections and fresh tissue triage, including specimen division as needed.
Trains and educates laboratory personnel and residents in processing surgical tissues and post-mortem examinations as needed.
Collects and summarizes quality assurance data for reporting as needed.
Maintains the autopsy database, including cataloging evidence and communicating with funeral homes about disposition of bodies as needed.
Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of surgical pathology protocols.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance.
Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns immediately.