Grossing Technician - Anatomic Pathology

About This Role

This role involves accurately accessioning and describing routine surgical specimens, preparing them for histological examination, and escalating complex cases to pathologists to ensure high-quality patient sample processing.

Responsibilities

• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens without selective sampling
• Dictate macroscopic description for routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, including anatomic site, measurements, weight, count, color, and abnormal findings according to policies
• Prepare routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens for histology examinations
• Escalate non-routine or complex surgical specimens to the Pathologist Assistant or Pathologist
• Archive samples after analysis and respond to inquiries regarding specimens from internal and external departments
• Complete assignments with accuracy and in a timely manner without compromising patient sample quality
• Participate in training and ad-hoc projects as directed
• Exercise good judgement in recognizing and correcting irregularities and/or unusual requests
• Comply with all aspects of the job according to written procedure, including CAP, CLIA, state regulations, HIPAA, safety, and OSHA regulations

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in science or equivalent
• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically understanding of Pathology
• Excellent data entry, word processing, spelling, grammar and editing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skill in laboratory
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work under changing conditions requiring reprioritization of workflow
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
• Ability to use a high level of discretion and maintain all confidentiality

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in science or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or equivalent, preferred.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience. Technical experience in a gross laboratory preferred.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or equivalent
• Technical experience in a gross laboratory
• Experience using MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Skills

* Required skills