Path Surg Grossing Tech

HNL Lab Medicine • Allentown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs gross dictation of non-complex surgical cases and assists with the 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 role may also assist with, initiate, implement, or complete special projects designated by the Lead PA, Pathology Manager, or Pathologist. The employee must be able to work independently with minimal direction.

The minimum education requirement is an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent education and training meeting the stated semester-hour and laboratory-training criteria. The position requires basic medical terminology and the ability to read, interpret, write, communicate, apply practical mathematics, reason through problems, and use common office and laboratory information software.

This is an onsite position at HNL- Roble, 794 Roble Rd. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Earned associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or equivalent education and training as specified in the posting.
• For the education/training alternative: at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, including 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses including 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 3 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.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form while handling abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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