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. Under the direction of the Medical Director of Pathology, this position independently accessions and performs gross examinations of tissue specimens. The role includes preparing specimens for examination, gross dissection and dictation, specimen processing and photography, and preparing tissue for additional testing. It also supports laboratory inventory, safety, quality assurance, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Must qualify 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 CLIA-88 requirements. The equivalent pathway requires at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, including the specified medical laboratory technology or science coursework, and qualifying laboratory training.
Qualifying laboratory training must include either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, CAHEA, or another organization approved by HHS, or at least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high-complexity testing.
CLIA-88 grandfathering exceptions may apply.
At least one year of previous job-related experience in a health care environment.

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 on processors properly.
Photograph specimens using Polaroid, digital, and 35 mm methods.
Prepare tissue for further testing, including Lymphoma Phenotyping and Quantitative Iron studies.
Prepare routine solutions, maintain supply inventory, store supplies in the proper location, and keep the work area clean.
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 job responsibilities in alignment with industry security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
Follow the Corporate Compliance Program and Corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.