What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathology Grossing Technician (62823) position at United Digestive?
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Pathology Grossing Technician is responsible for the preparation, gross inspection, documentation, and histologic processing of laboratory specimen.
REPORTS TO: Pathology Lab Manager
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
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); Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology desired. Knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics is required; 1 year of clinical (histology/grossing) experience in the pathology setting preferred. Candidate must be computer literate and able to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems (LIS).
Additional Skills And Experience
Pathology Grossing Technician must be able to:
Requires sitting and standing associated with a laboratory environment; ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift hours required. Handles biological and hazardous waste and reagent grade chemicals.
REPORTS TO: Pathology Lab Manager
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
- 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
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); Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology desired. Knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics is required; 1 year of clinical (histology/grossing) experience in the pathology setting preferred. Candidate must be computer literate and able to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems (LIS).
Additional Skills And Experience
Pathology Grossing Technician must be able to:
- Multi-task in a high production work environment; produce high quality work and meet productivity goals
- Interpret policies and procedures with high proficiency as it applies to specimen handling
- Communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, and others in a courteous and professional manner, through the telephone, email, and in-person
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and execute a wide variety of lab techniques accurately
- Work and make decisions independently, when dealing with specimens and their proper handling, based on organization guidelines/policies, laws, and regulations
- Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by UD leadership
Requires sitting and standing associated with a laboratory environment; ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift hours required. Handles biological and hazardous waste and reagent grade chemicals.