Grossing Technologist

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a pathology support professional under the supervision of an Anatomic Pathologist. The role focuses on processing surgical tissues, maintaining labeling accuracy, and assisting with intraoperative consultations and tissue triage.

The incumbent will support education of residents and participate in QA activities. Responsibilities include documentation, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with pathology staff to ensure timely and accurate

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows applications and lab software.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross examinations, dissection and description of tissues under supervision.
• Ensures proper labeling of all specimens and troubleshooting discrepancies.
• Assists with frozen sections and tissue triage as needed.
• Educates lab personnel and residents in processing of surgical tissues.
• Maintains quality assurance data and communicates with relevant teams.
• Complies with biosafety, regulatory and safety standards.

Education

Associate degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Under the direction of an Anatomic Pathologist, this job is responsible for daily activities associated with processing of tissues as received from surgical procedures along with the participation in the education of pathology residents and quality assurance activities that are associated with these processes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - Associate degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution OR

Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR

Have at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum include:

24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR

14 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, AND 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology AND

Have laboratory training that includes either of the following: Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory training program OR at least 3 months of documented laboratory training in pathology / histology or cytology

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

• Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety and compliance programs and ensures that these principles are applied in the Gross lab.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage stress in order to process a large volume of specimens effectively.

• Ability to work in a controlled environment with exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc.

Job Duties

• Performs gross examinations, dissection and description of tissues receive under the direct and indirect supervision of an Anatomic Pathologist and/or Pathologist Assistant

• Ensures proper labeling of all specimens received; provides troubleshooting when there is a discrepancy.

• Assists with frozen sections and fresh tissue triage with specimen division as needed.

• Trans and educates laboratory personnel and residents in the processing of surgical tissues and post-mortem examinations as needed.

• Collects and summarizes quality assurance data for reporting as needed.

• Maintains autopsydatabaseincludingcatalogingofevidenceandcommunicatingwithfuneralhomesregardingdispositionofbodies as needed.

• Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of surgical pathology protocols.

• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.