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The Grossing Room Assistant supports daily operations in the Gross Room by accessioning specimens, assisting with frozen section cutting, and preparing surgical specimens for grossing under supervision. The role requires strict adherence to current laboratory safety and quality standards and active participation in maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies such as CAP, TJC, OSHA, and other federal and state bodies. In addition to technical responsibilities, the position includes inventory management, supply ordering, clerical and telephone support, and effective communication with laboratory staff, pathologists, and other customers to ensure efficient workflow.
Job Responsibility:
Supports daily operations in the Gross Room by accessioning specimens, assisting with frozen section cutting, and preparing surgical specimens for grossing under supervision
Performs technical tasks including cutting frozen sections, preparing surgical specimens for grossing, and conducting routine equipment checks and preventive maintenance
Handles tissue sample requests, accessioning orders, labeling and organizing materials, and preparing and packaging specimens for send-out testing while tracking shipments
Manages the receipt, filing, and retrieval of slides and blocks, pulls materials for tumor conferences, and ensures accurate tracking throughout the department
Follows up on missing samples or incomplete orders, delivering and retrieving materials between laboratory sections, and assisting with billing reconciliation and data entry
Supports departmental compliance efforts by adhering to regulatory standards and contributing to the development and revision of policies and procedures
Inventory management, supply ordering, and general clerical tasks
May support sample processing or related tasks in other areas of the Clinical Laboratory
Requirements:
Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science plus two years of experience in the kind of work to be performed
or an equivalent combination of education and experience
and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
2 years of grossing experience
A minimum of 24 semester hours in medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours in science courses, which must include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours in any combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology
Laboratory training, which includes either: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP, or at least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty where high-complexity testing is performed
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical
Nice to have:
Experience working in a high-volume anatomic pathology or clinical laboratory environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple specimen workflows while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated skill in handling complex or unusual surgical specimens under supervision, including familiarity with grossing room equipment and frozen section processes