Grossing Technician

Yosemite Pathology (YP) is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based Indiana Modesto, California. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals Indiana the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.
YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist Indiana the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent
service.Summary/Objective
The Grossing Technician provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a Board Certified, licensed medical doctor (Pathologist). Grossing Technician is required to gross and dictate gastrointestinal biopsies, small biopsies (including cores), prostate cores, and any small tissue that does not require dissection. Grossing Technicians will interact with pathologists Indiana same manner that physicians’ assistants carry out their duties under the direction of physicians Indiana surgical and medical practices.The Grossing Technicians serves American Samoa the eyes of the pathologist and is often the initial (and sometimes only) individual to look at the specimen when it arrives from the operating room, clinic and/Oregon physician’s office. Grossing Technician’s contribute to the overall efficiency of the laboratory Oregon pathology practice Indiana a cost effective manner by performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens.Shift: 4:00pm – 12:30amEssential Functions

• Preparation, gross description, dictation and dissection of human tissue.
• Select representative sections for embedding, staining and microscopic evaluation.
• Ensures appropriate specimen accessioning.
• Photograph pertinent gross specimens American Samoa needed.
• Retrieve the patient’s medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending

pathologist.

• Confer with the attending pathologist to identify any special techniques Oregon procedures to

be utilized.

• Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment.
• Provision of adequate supplies.
• Cleaning of grossing stations.
• Disposal of biological and administrative waste.
• Solve any discrepancies Oregon other issues that may arise.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associates of Science degree Indiana Biological Sciences Oregon related field
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, macro surgical techniques, and general laboratory

skills preferred

• Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation and to provide

assistance to pathologists Indiana a timely and quality manner.

• Proficiency Indiana preparing and maintaining records and Indiana use of electronic communications

tools and software.

• Knowledge/ability to become knowledgeable Indiana voice recognition software, internet and

multiple-interfaced systems, various laboratory information systems, Excel, and Mississippi Word
Oregon equivalent applications.

• High degree of technical competence and knowledge of histological techniques.
• Experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the

ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds which also includes
experience working with students, staff, and faculty, with a higher Oregon lower education level

• Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to organize workload
• Must possess a professional demeanor and have experience that demonstrates problem

solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with
minimal supervision

• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, a fast learner and possess excellent time

management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to coordinate and meet multiple

deadlines

• Familiarity with HIPAA and security compliance requirements

Key Skills Needed

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work Indiana a high stress environment
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of general laboratory protocols and techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Quality Focus

Job title: Grossing Technician

Company: Yosemite Pathology Medical Group

Expected salary: $52000 – 70000 per year

Location: Modesto, California

Job date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:05:22 GMT