Casual Pathology Grossing Tech (Per Diem)

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a Grossing Assistant at the Scripps Medical Laboratory in San Diego. This casual, per diem role supports surgical pathology by grossly describing tissue specimens to aid diagnoses.

Responsibilities include preparing specimens, documenting results, handling frozen sections, and coordinating with clinicians. Requires an associate degree or equivalent lab training and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems.
• Ability to describe gross features of tissues for processing simple surgical specimens according to professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and description of small specimens, including simple slicing of tissues that is entirely submitted for microscopic examination. This includes: obtaining clinical history, describing gross features, and preparing tissues for histologic processing.
• Documents activities and results consistently, thoroughly and legibly; proofread and double checks own work to minimise errors.
• Demonstrates proficiency with cutting frozen section blocks and staining frozen section and touch preparation slides, in a timely manner, including photographing gross specimens, all while ensuring performance and safety standards are met.
• Assists with specimen tracking, accessioning, cleaning, answers phones and provides clerical support for the laboratory.
• Ensures inventory and supplies are stocked appropriately.
• Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians, nurses and customers to provide a positive outcome.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology

Education equivalency with required coursework and training

Job description

Scripps Health is seeking a Grossing Assistant at the Scripps Medical Laboratory in San Diego. This casual, per diem role supports surgical pathology by grossly describing tissue specimens to aid diagnoses.

Responsibilities include preparing specimens, documenting results, handling frozen sections, and coordinating with clinicians. Requires an associate degree or equivalent lab training and strong attention to detail.