Histology Grossing Tech (Evenings, Onsite)

Cayuga Medical Center; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health operates Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, seeking a pathology technician for onsite evening shifts. The role involves gross examination and preparation of surgical pathology specimens and ensuring workflow in the gross room with strict specimen integrity standards.

Applicants should hold an Associates degree in a related science and a NYS CLT or Histotechnician license, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related science.
• Current or eligible NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histotechnician license.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and preparation of routine surgical pathology specimens.
• Maintain gross room functionality through inventory management, equipment and instrument maintenance, cleaning, and adherence to specimen integrity standards.
• Monitor quality assurance activities by identifying, documenting, and reporting issues and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Associates degree in a related science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Hospital information systems

Job description

Cayuga Health operates Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, seeking a pathology technician for onsite evening shifts. The role involves gross examination and preparation of surgical pathology specimens and ensuring workflow in the gross room with strict specimen integrity standards.

Applicants should hold an Associates degree in a related science and a NYS CLT or Histotechnician license, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.