Grossing Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related science.
• Current or eligible New York State Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histotechnician license.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to prioritize workload.

Nice To Haves

• Prior laboratory experience with working knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and pathology laboratory workflows.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment and hospital information systems, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and preparation of routine surgical pathology specimens, including description, orientation, sectioning, tissue selection, and processing for histologic evaluation.
• Assist with frozen sections and coordinate ancillary testing.
• Accession, identify, and track specimens; retain slides, blocks, and specimens.
• Maintain gross room functionality through inventory management, equipment and instrument maintenance, cleaning, and adherence to specimen integrity standards.
• Monitor quality assurance activities by identifying, documenting, and reporting issues affecting testing processes or result reporting, and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Comply with laboratory, hospital, regulatory, safety, infection-prevention, HIPAA, and continuing education requirements.
• Maintain professional competency and employee health standards.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, providers, and colleagues while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information and follow professional standards.
• Follow safety, quality, regulatory, and operational policies, including hazardous-material handling and quality-control requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional development opportunities