High Complexity Grossing Assistant

PathGroup•Oxford, MS

About The Position

The High Complexity Grossing Assistant is qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations and is responsible for accessioning and independently grossly examining tissue specimens under the direction of the Medical Director of Pathology. The role includes completing documented training that meets CLIA standards and carrying out specimen preparation and grossing work according to department protocols. The position also involves preparing and photographing specimens, preparing tissue for additional testing, maintaining routine solutions and supplies, handling and disposing of hazardous materials and specimens appropriately, and keeping the work area clean. The employee must meet department and quality assurance standards, follow laboratory procedures and safety precautions, keep current with procedural changes, and protect confidential and other sensitive information in accordance with security practices, regulatory guidelines, and corporate policies.

Requirements

Must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations.
Must have an earned associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent education and training meeting the specified CLIA-88 coursework requirements.
Must have laboratory training through an eligible clinical laboratory training program or at least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed; CLIA-88 grandfathering exceptions also apply.
At least one year of previous job-related experience in a health care environment is required.

Responsibilities

Complete a documented training program in accordance with CLIA standards.
Accession and prepare tissue specimens for gross examination.
Perform gross dissections of higher-complexity cases and smaller surgical and biopsy cases.
Perform gross dictations according to department specimen protocols.
Hang tissue properly on processors.
Photograph specimens using Polaroid, digital, and 35 mm methods.
Prepare tissue for send-out testing, such as Lymphoma Phenotyping and Quantitative Iron studies.
Prepare routine solutions, maintain an inventory of supplies, store supplies in the proper location, and keep a clean work area.
Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste, including xylene, reagent alcohol, formaldehyde, and B-Plus, and dispose of specimens according to procedures.
Meet department and quality assurance standards.
Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes.
Follow laboratory safety precautions and procedures stated in procedure manuals.
Perform responsibilities in alignment with security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect protected health information and other sensitive company data.
Abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.