Gross Tech

Westlake Dermatology P A; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Westlake Dermatology is seeking a Laboratory Grossing Technician to prepare tissue specimens for pathologist study in our Austin histology lab. The role offers an entry-level path into clinical lab work, with a Tuesday–Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM schedule.

Responsibilities include logging specimens, gross description, dissection, labeling, processing, QA and maintaining confidentiality and OSHA guidelines. Formal education requirements apply; transcripts required for credentialing.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimal CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient tissue specimens and log specimens for accessioning.
• Provide gross description and dissection of surgical specimens.
• Operate labeling and tissue processing equipment; perform equipment maintenance.
• Record QC/QA data and manage daily workflow documentation.
• Distribute cases to pathologists for diagnosis and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

CLIA high complexity

Education

60 semester hours including 24 in medical lab tech

Science coursework: chemistry & biology

Job description

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Gross Tech

Austin, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1148

Salary Range: $22.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic surgery is a large dermatology group located in the Austin area with an in house dermatopathologylaboratory for the processing of tissue specimens from patients. Westlake Dermatologyis seeking a Laboratory Grossing Technician to work in our Histology labin Austin, TX.This position will be responsible for preparing tissue specimens for Pathologist diagnostic study. The schedule will be Tuesday- Friday, 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM.

No previous histology experience required - entry level candidates encouraged to apply!

Responsibilitiesand Duties :

• Collect patient tissue specimens with appropriate logging of specimens at pick up
• Sorting patient specimens and entering specimen information in our computer system for accessioning
• Provide the grossdescription,and dissection of surgical specimens
• Diagram pertinent gross specimens as necessary
• Operate a cassette labeler,and operate a tissue processor
• Perform equipment maintenance as needed
• Record equipment log data, and documentation required to manage the daily work flow and provide QC/QA controls
• Print and collate case worksheets, filing slides, jars, and paperwork, organizing waste and inventory
• Distribute cases to pathologists for diagnosis
• Understands and follows all OSHA guidelines
• Respects and maintains confidentiality of information relative to clients and patients
• Communicates with laboratory staff and its clients to ensure quality patient care.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills required to successfully preform as a team member in a constantly changing environment.

Qualifications and skills :

• Must meet minimal CLIA requirements of testing personnel for high complexity testing

Education :

Candidate will need to provide official transcripts to be credentialed before being hired.

• At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes:
• 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses

OR

• 24 semester hours of science courses that include—
• Six semester hours of chemistry
• Six semester hours of biology
• andTwelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination;

Experience:Preferred but not required

• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or otherorganization approved by HHS
• At least 3 months documented laboratory training in which the individual performs high complexity testing