Pathology Grossing Technician — Day Shift

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform grossing, dissection, and dictation of surgical specimens within defined competency. You will accessions cases into the LIS, verify specimens, and assist in morgue-related tasks as needed.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in a Laboratory Science, strong anatomy knowledge, basic computer skills, and effective communication. Weekend/holiday coverage and on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a Laboratory Science that meets high complexity testing requirements per CLIA.
• Experience in an anatomic or hospital pathology lab is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform grossing, dissection and dictating of surgical specimens.
• Accession cases into the LIS, print barcodes, and prepare specimens for transfer.
• Assist in autopsy-related tasks and morgue inventory as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the grossing and autopsy areas.
• Communicate effectively to troubleshoot registration and labeling issues.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Manual lifting ability

Education

Associates Degree in a Laboratory Science

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform grossing, dissection, and dictation of surgical specimens within defined competency. You will accessions cases into the LIS, verify specimens, and assist in morgue-related tasks as needed.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in a Laboratory Science, strong anatomy knowledge, basic computer skills, and effective communication. Weekend/holiday coverage and on-site work are expected.