Grossing Technician

Yosemite Pathology (YP) is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art reliable and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda Amador Calaveras Contra Costa Kern Mariposa Merced San Joaquin Solano Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.
YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology cytology and histology services including examination of gynecologic specimens body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and nononcologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist Cytotechnologist Technicians and office staff who offer excellent
service.

Summary/Objective
The Grossing Technician provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a Board Certified licensed medical doctor (Pathologist). Grossing Technician is required to gross and dictate gastrointestinal biopsies small biopsies (including cores) prostate cores and any small tissue that does not require dissection. Grossing Technicians will interact with pathologists in same manner that physicians assistants carry out their duties under the direction of physicians in surgical and medical practices.

The Grossing Technicians serves as the eyes of the pathologist and is often the initial (and sometimes only) individual to look at the specimen when it arrives from the operating room clinic and/or physicians office. Grossing Technicians contribute to the overall efficiency of the laboratory or pathology practice in a cost effective manner by performing a variety of tasks consisting primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens.

Shift: 4:00pm 12:30am

Essential Functions
Preparation gross description dictation and dissection of human tissue.
Select representative sections for embedding staining and microscopic evaluation.
Ensures appropriate specimen accessioning.
Photograph pertinent gross specimens as needed.
Retrieve the patients medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending
pathologist.
Confer with the attending pathologist to identify any special techniques or procedures to
be utilized.
Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment.
Provision of adequate supplies.
Cleaning of grossing stations.
Disposal of biological and administrative waste.
Solve any discrepancies or other issues that may arise.

Minimum Job Requirements
Associates of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related field
Basic knowledge of human anatomy macro surgical techniques and general laboratory
skills preferred
Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation and to provide
assistance to pathologists in a timely and quality manner.
Proficiency in preparing and maintaining records and in use of electronic communications
tools and software.
Knowledge/ability to become knowledgeable in voice recognition software internet and
multipleinterfaced systems various laboratory information systems Excel and MS Word
or equivalent applications.
High degree of technical competence and knowledge of histological techniques.
Experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the
ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds which also includes
experience working with students staff and faculty with a higher or lower education level
Ability to interpret complex rules regulations policies procedures and guidelines
Demonstrated ability to organize workload
Must possess a professional demeanor and have experience that demonstrates problem
solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with
minimal supervision
Must be detail oriented selfmotivated a fast learner and possess excellent time
management organizational written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to coordinate and meet multiple
deadlines
Familiarity with HIPAA and security compliance requirements

Key Skills Needed
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in a high stress environment
Attention to detail
Knowledge of general laboratory protocols and techniques
Strong interpersonal skills
Quality Focus

All offers of employment at Yosemite Pathology are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

Required Experience:

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