Pathology Surgical Grossing Technician

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington Widener Building, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs gross dictation of non-complex surgical cases. Assists in the gross preparation of non-complex surgical examinations. Selects and prepares tissue for microscopic examination for permanent sections for light microscopy. Performs gross description of non-complex surgical specimens. Assures correct accessioning and numbering of surgical specimens utilizing pathology information system. Assists, initiates, implements and/or completes special projects as designated by the Lead PA, Pathology Manager or Pathologist. Ability to work independently with minimum direction.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or Technical School Diploma
Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution.
This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
Must understand basic medical terminology.
Word processing, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Laboratory Information Systems

Nice To Haves

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.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

Performs gross dictation of non-complex surgical cases.
Assists in the gross preparation of non-complex surgical examinations
Selects and prepare tissue for microscopic examination for permanent sections for light microscopy.
Performs gross description of non-complex surgical specimens.
Assures correct accessioning and numbering of surgical specimens utilizing pathology information system.
Assists, initiates, implements and/or completes special projects as designated by the Lead PA, Pathology Manager or Pathologist.
Ability to work independently with minimum direction.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.