Grossing Technician, 40hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to join their pathology lab team. This role involves performing technical aspects of specimen processing, ensuring quality and accuracy in all procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in laboratory science and a commitment to exceptional patient care. With a focus on teamwork and respect, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Laboratory Science required for high complexity testing.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical aspects of dissection and dictating surgical specimens.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the autopsy suite and lab.
• Assist in autopsy functions and troubleshoot consent issues.

Skills

Basic knowledge of human anatomy

Medical terminology

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift/move bodies

Education

Associates Degree in Laboratory Science

Job description

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10010 - 3150 ANPA Path Assistants

Union:

SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Responsible for performing all technical aspects of receiving, accessioning, dissection and dictating of surgical specimen types within their assigned competency level. Expands knowledge of the disease process in order to master specimens of increasing complexity. Ensures quality, consistency, accuracy, and efficiency of specimen prosection. Assists in autopsy functions including transfer of decedent to/from autopsy suite, assisting in morgue inventory/reconciliation and troubleshooting autopsy consent issues. Performs other routine technical procedures and general laboratory, frozen section room and autopsy suite maintenance.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Performs all technical aspects of grossing, dissection and dictating of surgical specimens using a variety of laboratory materials, chemicals and equipment, according to hospital policies and procedures. This can include specimen photography, specimen radiography and slide scanning system.
2. Receives specimens from couriers, read manifests to verify appropriate count, maintains specimen integrity and patient identification. Goes to O.R. or certain clinics if deemed necessary to pick up specimens.
3. Accurately accessions all cases into hospital LIS and ensures that all specimens are received, prints barcoded cassettes, and prepares specimens for transfer to other laboratories.
4. Answers telephone and identifies and troubleshoots registration, specimen and labeling problems, files CRM when necessary. Elevates more serious issues to PA supervisor.
5. Disposes biohazardous waste materials, maintains chemical waste storage areas in accordance with all hospital, local, state, and federal guidelines.
6. Maintains surgical and autopsy specimen storage area in a clean organized fashion daily.
7. Cleans and maintains the autopsy suite, morgue and equipment, disposes of dirty linens and maintains an orderly appearance daily. Maintains temperature charts for cold room, refrigerators and freezers.
8. Support diening and autopsy operations by troubleshooting autopsy consent issues, liaison between patient access services and decedent affairs. Maintains morgue inventory for maximum efficiency.
9. Assists pathology attendings, pathology residents, pathologists' assistants or other staff as requested.
10. Maintains grossing room for cleanliness, daily maintenance and inventory.
11. Maintains frozen section for cleanliness, daily maintenance, inventory and assists in frozen sections.
12. Monitors inventory levels, orders, purchases and store equipment and supplies in an organized manor
13. Participates in Quality Assurance Reviews, assists with lab accreditation preparation
14. Communication with histology department and assists in loading of tissue processors
15. Responsible for inventory and organization of pathology departments teaching specimens.
16. Performs weekly morgue inspection for Decedent Affairs Coordinator
17. Rotating weekend and holiday on call.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends and assists a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Associates Degree in a Laboratory Science, which meets the requirements for high complexity testing as defined by CLIA '88 regulations

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology
2. Ability to lift/move bodies with assistance of mechanical lift
3. Basic computer skills
4. Strong communication skills

Preferred:
1. Minimum of 3 years' experience working in an anatomic or hospital pathology lab, funeral home or autopsy lab is strongly preferred

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

The work is in a hospital laboratory and morgue environment. It may be necessary to work in an upright, sitting or bent position for long periods of time. The autopsy duties require extended periods of standing, and the physical ability to lift heavy bodies. Working within a cryostat requires exposure to cold temperatures for prolonged periods.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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