Pathology- Grossing Technician- Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton is seeking a Pathology Grossing Technician on a per diem/part-time basis. The role involves receiving, accessioning, labeling, and dictating biopsies, as well as assisting pathologists with frozen sections and tissue processing.

Minimum education is an A.S. degree or equivalent; a B.S. degree is preferred. The position requires handling specimens under supervision, maintaining quality, and ensuring lab safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have A.S. degree or equivalent training/experience.
• Preferred: B.S. degree in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of pathology principles and anatomy is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform grossing, labeling, and dictation of biopsies and specimens.
• Follow protocols for specimen submission and processing.
• Pickup specimens from OR and endoscopy as needed.
• Ensure accurate labeling and documentation of all specimens.
• Assist pathologists with frozen sections when required.
• Load and operate tissue processors and maintain work area.
• Maintain storage, QA logs, and biosafety practices.
• Handle biohazard and chemical waste per guidelines.

Skills

Handle high-pressure situations

Confidentiality

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Communication written and oral

Team collaboration

General lab operations knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent training

B.S. degree preferred

Job description

Pathology- Grossing Technician- Per DiemWe use cookies and other tools to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze our web traffic. For more information about these cookies and the data collected, please refer to our web privacy statement.### Pathology- Grossing Technician- Per DiemApply: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR105560**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**The Pathology Grossing Technician reports to the Pathologist/Pathologists’ Assistant.**Job Description:**Duties and Responsibilities:* Under the direct supervision of a Pathologist/Pathologists’ assistant performs all technical aspects of receiving, accessioning, labeling, dissecting and dictating of biopsies, routine and non-complex specimen* Follows established protocols for the appropriate selection and submission of specimens for processing* Specimen pick-up from OR, endoscopy and other areas deemed necessary* Ensures appropriate labeling of all specimens* Recognizes errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel; assist in problem resolution* Ensures quality, consistency, accuracy and efficiency of specimen prosection* Assist pathologists with frozen section as needed* Load and operate tissue processors as needed* Performs all technical aspects of grossing, dissecting and dictating of surgical specimens using a variety of laboratory materials, chemicals, and equipment according to hospital policies and procedures* Performs other routine technical procedures and general laboratory, gross room, frozen section room and morgue maintenance* Maintain a clean and well organized work area* Maintain surgical specimen storage area in a clean and organized fashion* Maintain a safe working environment* Disposes bio hazardous waste, maintains chemical waste storage area in accordance with all hospital, local, state and federal guidelines* Maintains temperature/QA/maintenance logs* Maintain, order and stock inventory supplies* Prepares specimens, tissue, bodily fluid samples and other matter for send out* Retrieve, document, package, and send out of slides and blocks* Receive, sort, verify, and file slides and blocks* Answers telephone, relay and record messages and/or answer questions* Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directedMinimum Education: A.S. degree or equivalent training and experience.Preferred: B.S. degreeQualifications:* Ability to handle high-pressure situations.* Solid working knowledge of the major functions of the department in order to provide the results defined by executive management.* Thorough knowledge of key pathology principles including anatomy.* Skill in effectively working with all levels of the organization.* Skill in communicating and collaborating both orally and in writing.* Ability to make independent decisions.* Ability to effectively problem solve issues.* Ability to maintain the necessary levels of confidentiality to protect client’s privacy and proprietary organizational information.* Ability to perform and adhere to scheduled competency examinations.* A Physical Abilities Job Description is a component of this Job Description.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this position.**Pay Range:**$36.00 - $48.45The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.## As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.