Grossing Technician
Acupath Laboratories Inc., Bronx, NY, United States
Grossing technician:
Histotechnicians/Grossing technicians are an essential part of the team of laboratory health care professionals. They perform testing and prepare body fluids and tissues that are critical to the diagnostic process in determining health and disease.
Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Responsibilities Include:
Receives specimens in the grossing laboratory
Enters patient information into the laboratory information system, verifying identification
Labels cassettes with accession/laboratory numbers
Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures, such as preventive maintenance and temperature checks
Maintains a clean and well-organized work area
Performs various clerical duties
Always maintains strict confidentiality and protects patient information
Ensures specimen integrity upon receipt and throughout the entire macroscopic examination process
Performs routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing, according to delineation of privileges, policies, and procedures
Sets up necessary equipment, supplies, and specimens for macroscopic examination
Describes gross anatomic features of biopsies or routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens without selective sampling
Loads prepared cassettes into a tissue processor and starts the processor
Maintains cleanliness of the anatomic pathology suite
Operates and cleans laboratory equipment, instruments, and workstations
Maintains wet tissue storage
Stores, rotates, and disposes of all wet tissues in accordance with departmental procedures
Disinfects and maintains specimen storage cabinets
Properly label, store, handle, and dispose of reagents and hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations; this may include recycling or reprocessing of reagents used in the department including neutralizing formalin before disposal
Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed
Adhere to CAP, CLIA, state regulations, HIPAA, safety, and OSHA regulations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution or equivalent required.
Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Technician, Histotechnician, Pathologists Assistant or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ work experience preferred.
Microtomy experience a plus.
ASCP certification preferred.
About Us:
Acupath Laboratories is a nationwide provider of specialized anatomic pathology services, focusing on areas like urology, gastroenterology, and hematology/oncology. We are based in Plainview, NY, and were founded in 1998. Acupath offers a wide range of tests, including FISH testing for various cancers and COVID-19 PCR testing.
Acupath Laboratories is a well-established and respected provider of specialized pathology services, with a strong focus on client needs and a commitment to innovation and quality.
Histotechnicians/Grossing technicians are an essential part of the team of laboratory health care professionals. They perform testing and prepare body fluids and tissues that are critical to the diagnostic process in determining health and disease.
Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Responsibilities Include:
Receives specimens in the grossing laboratory
Enters patient information into the laboratory information system, verifying identification
Labels cassettes with accession/laboratory numbers
Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures, such as preventive maintenance and temperature checks
Maintains a clean and well-organized work area
Performs various clerical duties
Always maintains strict confidentiality and protects patient information
Ensures specimen integrity upon receipt and throughout the entire macroscopic examination process
Performs routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing, according to delineation of privileges, policies, and procedures
Sets up necessary equipment, supplies, and specimens for macroscopic examination
Describes gross anatomic features of biopsies or routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens without selective sampling
Loads prepared cassettes into a tissue processor and starts the processor
Maintains cleanliness of the anatomic pathology suite
Operates and cleans laboratory equipment, instruments, and workstations
Maintains wet tissue storage
Stores, rotates, and disposes of all wet tissues in accordance with departmental procedures
Disinfects and maintains specimen storage cabinets
Properly label, store, handle, and dispose of reagents and hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations; this may include recycling or reprocessing of reagents used in the department including neutralizing formalin before disposal
Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed
Adhere to CAP, CLIA, state regulations, HIPAA, safety, and OSHA regulations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution or equivalent required.
Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Technician, Histotechnician, Pathologists Assistant or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ work experience preferred.
Microtomy experience a plus.
ASCP certification preferred.
About Us:
Acupath Laboratories is a nationwide provider of specialized anatomic pathology services, focusing on areas like urology, gastroenterology, and hematology/oncology. We are based in Plainview, NY, and were founded in 1998. Acupath offers a wide range of tests, including FISH testing for various cancers and COVID-19 PCR testing.
Acupath Laboratories is a well-established and respected provider of specialized pathology services, with a strong focus on client needs and a commitment to innovation and quality.