Path Surg Grossing Tech

HNL Lab Medicine • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs gross dictation of non-complex surgical cases and assists with gross preparation of non-complex surgical examinations. Selects and prepares tissue for microscopic examination of permanent sections for light microscopy, describes non-complex surgical specimens, and ensures surgical specimens are correctly accessioned and numbered in the pathology information system. The position may also assist with, initiate, implement, or complete special projects designated by the Lead PA, Pathology Manager, or Pathologist. Requires the ability to work independently with minimal direction.

The position is onsite at 794 Roble Rd, in the HNL-Roble Pathology Gross Room department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Earned associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent education and training meeting the stated coursework requirements.
• If using equivalent education and training, complete at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses comprising 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• Laboratory training through completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, NAACLS, 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.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints; and write speeches and articles following prescribed styles and formats.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gross preparation of non-complex surgical examinations.
• Select and prepare tissue for microscopic examination of permanent sections for light microscopy.
• Perform gross descriptions of non-complex surgical specimens.
• Ensure correct accessioning and numbering of surgical specimens using the pathology information system.
• Assist with, initiate, implement, and/or complete special projects as designated by the Lead PA, Pathology Manager, or Pathologist.
• Work independently with minimal direction.

What This Job Offers

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