Histology Grossing Tech: Accessioning & Frozen Sections

Pathgroup-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup seeks a qualified high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations to accession tissue specimens and render preliminary grossing under the direction of the pathologists and pathologist assistants. This on-site role supports the laboratory's workflow and requires accuracy, attention to safety, and adherence to privacy standards.

The successful candidate will perform tissue processing, assist with frozen sections as needed, and maintain proper documentation, inventory control,

Qualifications

• Must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations.
• Minimum of one year of previous health care environment job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes.
• Gross and submit tissues under the direction of the pathologists and pathologist assistants.
• Perform frozen sections (location dependent).
• Hang tissue on the processors.
• Photograph specimens (Polaroid, digital, and 35 mm).
• Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as Lymphoma Phenotyping, Quantitative Iron studies, etc.
• Prepare routine solutions, maintain an inventory of supplies and store in proper location and keep a clean work area.
• Responsible for proper disposal and handling of hazardous waste to include xylene recycling and dispose of specimens according to procedures.
• Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Protect confidentiality and comply with Corporate Privacy/Security policies.

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

60 semester hours with 24 months of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 hours science with chemistry/biology and ABHES/CAHEA training

Job description

PathGroup seeks a qualified high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations to accession tissue specimens and render preliminary grossing under the direction of the pathologists and pathologist assistants. This on-site role supports the laboratory's workflow and requires accuracy, attention to safety, and adherence to privacy standards.

The successful candidate will perform tissue processing, assist with frozen sections as needed, and maintain proper documentation, inventory control,