Pathology Grossing Technician (63688)

United Digestive • Alpharetta, GA

5h • 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).

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees