Grossing Technician - 3rd Shift
Clinical Testing company seeks Grossing Technician.
Shift:- Tuesday
- Saturday 12:00 AM
- 8:30 AM Duties and 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.
Minimum Qualifications:- 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.