Grossing Technician

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Grossing Technician to perform gross examination, dissection, description, and tissue submission for surgical pathology specimens at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. The role emphasizes accuracy, traceability, and adherence to established protocols within a collaborative diagnostic workflow.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, plus proficient English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 2 years related experience required.
• English proficiency required for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross examination, dissection, and processing of authorized surgical pathology specimens within established competency.
• Documents complete gross descriptions, measurements, margins, lesions, and anatomical structures.
• Submits representative tissue sections and cassettes according to established protocols.
• Recognizes unusual findings or complex specimens and escalates as needed.

Education

Bachelor's - Related Field

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $63,752.00 - $95,638.40

Summary: The Grossing Technician performs surgical pathology specimen processing, including gross examination, dissection, description, and tissue submission for both routine small specimens and designated large surgical pathology cases. The position supports the diagnostic workflow by ensuring accurate specimen identification, appropriate tissue sampling, preservation of specimen integrity, and timely preparation of tissue for histologic examination. The Grossing Technician works collaboratively with pathologists, pathologist assistants, histotechnologists, and other laboratory personnel to facilitate efficient and accurate specimen processing. Responsibilities include evaluating specimen characteristics, following established grossing protocols, recognizing cases requiring additional expertise, and ensuring that all activities are performed within documented competency, approved laboratory procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements

Essential Job Functions: Performs gross examination, dissection, and processing of authorized surgical pathology specimens, including designated large specimens, within established competency and scope of practice. Verifies specimen identification, source, orientation, labeling, and clinical information prior to examination and processing. Documents complete and accurate gross descriptions, measurements, margins, lesions, anatomical structures, and other relevant findings. Selects, dissects, orients, labels, and submits representative tissue sections and cassettes according to established protocols. Performs specimen-specific grossing procedures, including inking, margin assessment, serial sectioning, tissue mapping, fixation, and sampling as applicable. Maintains specimen integrity, traceability, accurate tracking, and documentation throughout accessioning, grossing, and transfer to histology. Recognizes unusual findings, complex specimens, or situations requiring specialized handling, additional sampling, or professional consultation, and escalates appropriately. Supports histology and ancillary testing workflows, including tissue processing and frozen section procedures when trained and assigned. Complies with all laboratory quality, safety, regulatory, accreditation, and documentation requirements; perform assigned quality control activities. Maintains a safe, organized work environment; promptly report discrepancies, errors, equipment issues, safety concerns, and participate in competency assessments.. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Education:

• Required: Bachelors - Related Field

Work Experience:

• Required: A minimum of 2 years Related Experience

Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
• Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver
• Reference ID: R8436

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off