Grossing Assistant

IHA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA is seeking a tissue-processing technician to prepare tissue for gross pathology and assist with specimen handling. The role involves dictating overall description and processing steps, registering specimens with unique numbers, and ordering necessary tests to support pathologists during surgery.

The position is a full-time, day shift role based in Muskegon, Michigan, focusing on rapid specimen preparation and processing to facilitate timely pathologist analysis during operative procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education/training.
• Bachelor’s Degree in sciences such as biology and anatomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue for gross pathology and describe specimen size.
• Dictate overall description and load specimens into processor for sectioning, staining, and analysis.
• Register patient/specimens and assign unique numbers; order tests linked to charges.
• Process surgical specimens by a frozen process to quickly prepare specimens for Pathologist analysis during surgery.

Education

Associate’s Degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology

Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in the sciences such as biology and anatomy

Job description

Description

Prepares tissue for gross pathology. Gross pathology involves the dictation of overall description of specimen to include

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Full Description

Prepares tissue for gross pathology. Gross pathology involves the dictation of overall description of specimen to include size, the cutting of the specimen, loading specimens into processor to prepare specimen blocks for specimen block cutting staining, and Pathology analysis. Registers patient/specimens, assigning unique numbers to each specimen, and orders tests, which are tied to charges. Processes surgical specimens by a frozen process to quickly prepare specimens for Pathologist analysis for patients during surgery.

80hrs per pp

Day shift hours

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s Degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent education/training
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in the sciences such as biology and anatomy

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.