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Job Summary:

Assists the anatomic pathologist in performing gross dissection of surgical specimens and biopsies. Performs daily activities associated with accessioning, grossing and routine processing of tissues received from surgical procedures.

Hours (Flexible):

• Monday - Friday, (9:00a - 5:30p) 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper accessioning and labeling of tissue samples
• Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
• Prepares reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining
• Performs gross evaluation of biopsy and surgical specimens, followed by the appropriate dissections and description of findings
• Works closely with Pathologists and Departmental Supervisor to develop and maintain grossing procedures
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Keeps work area physically clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Properly disposes of all bio-hazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials and prepares solutions and reagents in accordance with standard procedures.
• Adheres to personnel policies including, but not limited to schedules and attendance, performance evaluations, up to date safety training and continuing education required for competency as well as certification maintenance.
• Participates in regulatory agency inspection readiness and onsite inspections.
• Communicates effectively and timely as needed to co-workers, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or
• Associate’s degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Employees are regularly required to talk or hear
• Employees frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Employees are occasionally required to lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Travel And Hours

• This position is full-time
• No travel is required with this position

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

It is the policy of Arbor Diagnostics, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.