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 in same manner that physicians' assistants carry out their duties under the direction of physicians in surgical and medical practices.
- Shift: Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 12:30am
- Location: Modesto, CA
- Type: Permanent, direct hire
Essential 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 as 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 or 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 or other issues that may arise.
Job Requirements and Skills
- Associates of Science degree in Biological Sciences or 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 in a timely and quality manner.
- Proficiency in preparing and maintaining records and in use of electronic communications tools and software.
- Knowledge/ability to become knowledgeable in voice recognition software, internet and multiple-interfaced systems, various laboratory information systems, Excel, and MS Word or equivalent applications.
- High degree of technical competence and knowledge of histological techniques.
- Familiarity with HIPAA and security compliance requirements
Compensation and Benefits:
- The compensation range is $52,000 - $85,000 annually. Final salary offer subject to multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, geographic location of the role, and current market data.
- 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%
- Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support.
- Offer generous annual vacation and sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- Relocation/Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
- Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles
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