Grossing Technologist- Pathology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Grossing Technologist in Pathology to perform gross examination and prepare surgical specimens for histologic processing. This onsite role reports to Pathologists and Pathologists' Assistants and offers a flexible schedule within a nonexempt environment.

Responsibilities include accessioning and labeling, maintaining specimen integrity, describing gross features, and assisting with frozen sections as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field is required.
• Pathology laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling.
• Maintains the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.
• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.
• Describes gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
• Performs grossing moderate to high complex/complicated specimens under direct and indirect supervision, as applicable to training and experience.
• Records measurements, weight, volume, and any abnormal findings as applicable.
• Dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissues for histologic processing.
• Maintains compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory and accreditation requirement through adherence to established quality standards and procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of grossing areas.
• Assists with Frozen Sections as needed.
• Collaborates with pathologists, histotechnologists, and laboratory staff.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science related field

Job description

Job Title: Grossing Technologist- Pathology

Division: Pathology Clinical Operations

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $70,618 to $83,080

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Flexible

Summary

Under the supervision of Pathologists and Pathologists' Assistants, the Grossing Technologist is responsible for gross examination of small and uncomplicated specimens, and the processing of tissue.

This position is locate at 2525 West Bellfort .

Job Duties

• Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling.
• Maintains the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.
• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing,
  according to policies and procedures.
• Describes gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and
  sutures are mentioned.
• Performs grossing moderate to high complex/complicated specimens under direct and indirect supervision, as applicable to training and experience.
• Records measurements, weight, volume, and any abnormal findings as applicable.
• Dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissues for histologic processing. (The level of supervision for each specimen type will be determined by the Laboratory Director and Medical Director).
• Maintains compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory and accreditation requirement through adherence to established quality standards and procedures.
  Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of grossing areas.
• Assists with Frozen Sections as needed.
• Collaborates with pathologists, histotechnologists, and laboratory staff.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science related field (preferably biology or physiology) with at least 24-semester hours of
  combined credits in biology and chemistry.
• Pathology laboratory experience.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.