Senior Grossing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Grossing Technician Bakersfield, CA
Monday – Friday 12:30pm – 9:30pm

The Senior Grossing Technician provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a Board Certified, licensed medical doctor (Pathologist). The Senior Grossing Technician is responsible for grossing/dissecting any simple and complex, cancerous and non-cancerous cases including gallbladder, appendix, tonsils, knee and hip replacements, sinus, cysts, skin biopsies (including oriented/unoriented), and mohs excisions. Grossing Technicians will interact with pathologists in same manner that physicians' assistants carry out their duties under the direction of physicians in surgical and medical practices.

The Grossing Technician serves as the eyes of the pathologist and is often the initial (and sometimes only) individual to look at the specimen when it arrives from the operating room, clinic and/or physician's office. Grossing Technician's contribute to the overall efficiency of the laboratory or pathology practice in a cost effective manner by performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens.

Essential Functions

• Preparation, gross description, dictation and dissection of human tissue
• Select representative sections for embedding, staining and microscopic evaluation
• Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning
• Obtains tissue such as blood and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
• Photograph pertinent gross specimens as needed
• Assist with frozen section tissue selection and preparation
• Retrieve the patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist
• Confer with the attending pathologist to identify any special techniques or procedures to be utilized
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment
• Provision of adequate supplies
• Cleaning of grossing stations
• Disposal of biological and administrative waste
• Solve any discrepancies or other issues that may arise

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related field
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, macro-surgical techniques, and general laboratory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation and to provide assistance to pathologists in a timely and quality manner.
• Knowledge/ability to become knowledgeable in voice recognition software, internet and multiple-interfaced systems, various laboratory information systems, Excel, and MS Word or equivalent applications.
• High degree of technical competence and knowledge of histological techniques.

Key Skills Needed

• Demonstrated ability to organize workload.
• Must possess a professional demeanor and have experience that demonstrates problem solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, a fast learner and possess excellent time management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to coordinate and meet multiple deadlines
• Familiarity with HIPAA and security compliance requirements.
• The ideal candidate will be willing to take on new challenges, have a proven record for producing results, be willing to learn and grow with the company.