Job Location : Pompano Beach,FL, USA
Job Title: Grossing Technician Location: Pompano Beach, FL Duration: 4 months+
Shift: 6:00 pm - 2:30 am - Evening Shift 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.
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 laboratorya^€TMs 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.