Grossing Technician

Individuals must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under the CLIA regulations. The minimum training/experience required of such personnel is:

• An associate or bachelor degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution

OR

• Other route that qualifies for high complexity testing personnel under the CLIA regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years pathology experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Must maintain specimen integrity and identification according to established laboratory policies and procedures
• Assists with answering phone calls and communication of suboptimal specimen inquires, maintain daily gross room inventory and stock supplies/benches
• Responsible for instrument troubleshooting and maintenance related to grossing equipment
• Accession and label surgical specimens appropriately.
• Perform gross examinations of small, uncomplicated specimens.
• Prepare gross tissue for frozen section.
• Provide additional support to pathologists and/or pathologists’ assistants as needed.
• Travel may be required to support sites with frozen section needs.