Grossing Technician

Grossing Technician

Our client, a medical research company, is looking for a grossing technician for their Hays, KS location.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.
• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
• Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to pathologist assistants.
• Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
• Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
• May be trained to perform basic histology functions (i.e., embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains) if personnel meet all requirements as outlined in corporate minimum qualifications for histotechnician SOP.
• Complete all associated paperwork.
• Follow the laboratory's applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• A.A., A.S., B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent training and experience
• 3 months to 1 year histology and/or surgical gross experience preferred
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate minimum qualifications for personnel performing tissue gross examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health benefits
• Referral program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities