Pathology Grossing Technician (66911)

Pathology Grossing Technician

United Digestive Pathology Services - Alpharetta, GA 30022

Overview

Position Type PRN Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage As needed for business requirements. Category Ancillary Services

Description

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:

• 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 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

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: 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.