APDerm · 3 months ago
Grossing Technician (Per Diem)
US-MA-Westford
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAPDerm is a clinical pathology company seeking a Pathology Grossing Technician. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of pathology services, including the gross description of patient specimens and maintaining the workflow of pathology operations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assure appropriate specimen identification and accessioning
In association with the pathologist(s), describe gross anatomic features: describe the overall specimen dimensions, structures, size, and appearance. Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for processing according to established procedures
Exercises judgment by preserving samples for testing
Prepare gross tissue sections for frozen section and electron and immunofluorescent microscopy
Photograph of pertinent specimens
Assure proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite
Maintains quality control/assurance activities and records
Process test requests with accompanying specimens and enter orders as required. Use established policies and procedures for specimen acceptability and troubleshoot or clarify questions regarding specimen integrity
Process specimen by placing on instrument, giving to technologist, or placing in appropriate storage area
Prepare and return blood components and tissues following patient and product identification procedures
Practice universal safety precautions
Perform gross description of patient specimens according to the policy and procedure manual, including quality control checks, accurate measurement of specimens and visible lesions, cutting tissue to appropriately sized pieces, loading in cassette, and processing on the correct cycle
Maintain records of the total number of specimens on a daily basis in order to communicate workflow to other shifts and equipment maintenance to be accurately performed
Ensure that equipment and workstations are kept clean and regularly disinfected according to the policy and procedure manual
Dispose spent formalin into the appropriate waste container and refill specimen holding containers as needed to ensure proper fixation of tissue
Maintain saved specimens (RSS cases) for the appropriate amount of time and dispose of them per protocol
Maintain daily specimen bottles in labeled/dated containers and appropriately dispose of them in the appropriate biohazard container
Effectively communicate issues with specimens received to the appropriate people (supervisor, manager, lab director)
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager such as equipment maintenance, inventory of supplies, putting away supplies, pack up and weigh full biohazard boxes, create new empty biohazard boxes, etc
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an Associate's/Bachelor's degree in science or related field
Meets all requirements as outlined in the CLIA required personnel qualifications for high complexity testing
Preferred
ASCP HT/HTL registered/eligible or equivalent training program, if applicable
Working knowledge of OSHA standards and laboratory policies and procedures
At least one year of experience grossing in a clinical pathology lab/and or similar setting
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Identity Insurance Options
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
401k Match Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Free CDT Course
40% off Cosmetic Services and Products
Free Botox
Teammate Incentive Quarterly Bonuses
Quarterly Jane Iredale Tester Products at Cost
Modeling Opportunities Available for Trainings
Discounts with Echelon to Purchase Exercise Equipment
Discounted Home, Auto and Renters’ Insurance
Company
APDerm
APDerm is a network of physician-led, patient-centered dermatology practices rapidly expanding across New England for over 30 years.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric Bettinger
Chief Financial Officer
John Rampone
Chief Operating Officer
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