Surgical Pathology Grossing Specialist

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a pathology support professional under the supervision of an Anatomic Pathologist. The role focuses on processing surgical tissues, maintaining labeling accuracy, and assisting with intraoperative consultations and tissue triage.

The incumbent will support education of residents and participate in QA activities. Responsibilities include documentation, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with pathology staff to ensure timely and accurate

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows applications and lab software.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross examinations, dissection and description of tissues under supervision.
• Ensures proper labeling of all specimens and troubleshooting discrepancies.
• Assists with frozen sections and tissue triage as needed.
• Educates lab personnel and residents in processing of surgical tissues.
• Maintains quality assurance data and communicates with relevant teams.
• Complies with biosafety, regulatory and safety standards.

Education

Associate degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a pathology support professional under the supervision of an Anatomic Pathologist. The role focuses on processing surgical tissues, maintaining labeling accuracy, and assisting with intraoperative consultations and tissue triage.

The incumbent will support education of residents and participate in QA activities. Responsibilities include documentation, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with pathology staff to ensure timely and accurate