Pathology Grossing Technician (62823)

United Digestive•Alpharetta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathology Grossing Technician is responsible for the preparation, gross inspection, documentation, and histologic processing of laboratory specimen.

Requirements

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology required (or 60 combined credit hours of laboratory science with a minimum of 24 credit hours of chemistry and biology without a conferred degree as evidenced by certified transcripts)
Knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics is required
Candidate must be computer literate and able to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems (LIS).
Pathology Grossing Technician must be able to: Multi-task in a high production work environment; produce high quality work and meet productivity goals
Interpret policies and procedures with high proficiency as it applies to specimen handling
Communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, and others in a courteous and professional manner, through the telephone, email, and in-person
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and execute a wide variety of lab techniques accurately
Work and make decisions independently, when dealing with specimens and their proper handling, based on organization guidelines/policies, laws, and regulations
Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by UD leadership
Requires sitting and standing associated with a laboratory environment; ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift hours required.
Handles biological and hazardous waste and reagent grade chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology desired.
1 year of clinical (histology/grossing) experience in the pathology setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and grossly inspects specimen (small biopsies and polyps) submitted for histopathology
Grossly examines and documents receipt of cytology specimens
Records detailed gross examination findings and specimen counts accurately
Prepares small biopsy specimen for histologic processing
Exercises good judgement and scientific protocols when handling tissue samples
Works with histological processing equipment and follows established tissue processing protocols
Maintains an organized and safe work environment and grossing work bench
Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens received, and ensures correct labeling of all materials
Ensures specimen integrity and diagnostic viability; conducts quality checks to verify correct accession numbers accompany tissue cassettes and specimen containers
Navigates laboratory information system (LIS) successfully, applying appropriate case documentation
Provides appropriate and safe disposal of biological and hazardous waste
Identifies problems and brings to the attention of management; troubleshoots with supervision
Supports appropriate inventory management and tracking needs for processing supplies and reagents
Maintains lab equipment through upkeep, quality control checks, and logs
Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions
Maintains established department policies, procedures, and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
Follows all CLIA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements
Any other duties and special projects as assigned