Grossing Technician

Grossing Technician

Rye Brook, NY

3rd shift Tues-Sat

Sign-On Bonus offered!

In this role, you will :

• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling.
• Perform gross description and dissection of specimens received.
• Maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, marking and sutures are mentioned.
• Reviews clinical information provided to determine what pathologic examination is pertinent.
• Examines the gross specimen with knowledge of pathologic conditions that may be present and the questions that must be answered.
• Dictate the finding in a clear, complete, sufficient manner.
• Selects pertinent tissue samples for slide preparation, providing photographs and / or diagrams of specimen and dissection of specimen, prior to and / or after dissection, when requested and / or indicated.
• Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Tech II or Pathologist Assistant, as needed.
• Maintain general appearance of the laboratory.
• Comply with all OSHA laboratory safety standards and regulations.
• Routine handling of biohazardous and / or chemical hazardous material.
• Participate in applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety policies and procedures and safety equipment.
• Maintain compliance with company and department policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, client and / or company records and issues. Adhere to department schedule to meet workflow demands.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, co-workers and clients to provide quality customer service.
• Work effectively within a team-orientated department and company.
• At times, overtime, on call or altered scheduling may be required.
• Perform other duties as directed.

All you need is :

Bonus points if you've got :