Pathology Grossing Technician: Precise Specimen Processing

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in the United States is seeking a Pathology Grossing Technician to support pathologists with biopsy processing, labeling, and prosection under supervision in a busy hospital lab. You will handle accessioning, dissection, dictation, and specimen submission following established protocols.

This role emphasizes adherence to quality standards, safety, and confidentiality, with opportunities to assist during frozen sections and to maintain equipment, logs, and storage areas

Qualifications

• Ability to handle high-pressure situations.
• Thorough knowledge of pathology principles including anatomy.
• Skill in communicating and collaborating both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, label, dissect and dictate biopsies and routine specimens.
• Follow protocols for specimen submission and processing.
• Perform grossing and prosection with various lab materials.
• Assist pathologists with frozen sections when needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and proper specimen storage.

Skills

High-pressure situations

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

AS degree or equivalent

BS degree preferred

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in the United States is seeking a Pathology Grossing Technician to support pathologists with biopsy processing, labeling, and prosection under supervision in a busy hospital lab. You will handle accessioning, dissection, dictation, and specimen submission following established protocols.

This role emphasizes adherence to quality standards, safety, and confidentiality, with opportunities to assist during frozen sections and to maintain equipment, logs, and storage areas