Pathology Grossing Technician (70723)

United Digestive•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

The Pathology Grossing Technician prepares, grossly inspects, documents, and supports histologic processing of laboratory specimens, including small biopsies and polyps. The role preserves specimen integrity and diagnostic viability, ensures accurate labeling and documentation, uses laboratory information systems and histological processing equipment, and follows established tissue-processing protocols. The technician also maintains a safe, organized work area and equipment; supports inventory, quality control, and regulatory compliance; and participates in continuing education and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or 60 combined credit hours of laboratory science—including at least 24 credit hours in chemistry and biology—without a conferred degree, as evidenced by certified transcripts.
Knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics.
Computer literacy and ability to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems (LIS).
Ability to multitask in a high-production work environment, produce high-quality work, and meet productivity goals.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures related to specimen handling with high proficiency.
Effective, courteous, and professional communication with coworkers, physicians, and others by telephone, email, and in person.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform a wide variety of laboratory techniques accurately.
Ability to work and make independent decisions about specimens and their proper handling based on organizational guidelines and policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks delegated by UD leadership.
Ability to work second- and third-shift hours.
Ability to sit and stand in a laboratory environment and handle biological and hazardous waste and reagent-grade chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
One year of clinical experience in histology or grossing in a pathology setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and grossly inspect specimens, including small biopsies and polyps, submitted for histopathology.
Grossly examine and document receipt of cytology specimens.
Accurately record detailed gross examination findings and specimen counts.
Prepare small biopsy specimens for histologic processing.
Use sound judgment and scientific protocols when handling tissue samples.
Operate histological processing equipment and follow established tissue-processing protocols.
Maintain an organized and safe work environment and grossing workbench.
Maintain specimen diagnostic viability and ensure correct labeling of all materials.
Verify specimen integrity and diagnostic viability, including checking that correct accession numbers accompany tissue cassettes and specimen containers.
Use the laboratory information system (LIS) for appropriate case documentation.
Dispose of biological and hazardous waste safely and appropriately.
Identify problems, bring them to management's attention, and troubleshoot with supervision.
Support inventory management and tracking for processing supplies and reagents.
Maintain laboratory equipment through upkeep, quality control checks, and logs.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training sessions.
Maintain department policies, procedures, and objectives for quality assurance, safety, environmental control, and infection control.
Follow CLIA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.