Grossing Technician

Everything we do is underscored by a why and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks ND 58201

Pay Range: $63752.00 - $95638.40

Summary:

The Grossing Technician performs surgical pathology specimen processing including gross examination dissection description and tissue submission for both routine small specimens and designated large surgical pathology cases. The position supports the diagnostic workflow by ensuring accurate specimen identification appropriate tissue sampling preservation of specimen integrity and timely preparation of tissue for histologic examination.

The Grossing Technician works collaboratively with pathologists pathologist assistants histotechnologists and other laboratory personnel to facilitate efficient and accurate specimen processing. Responsibilities include evaluating specimen characteristics following established grossing protocols recognizing cases requiring additional expertise and ensuring that all activities are performed within documented competency approved laboratory procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs gross examination dissection and processing of authorized surgical pathology specimens including designated large specimens within established competency and scope of practice.
• Verifies specimen identification source orientation labeling and clinical information prior to examination and processing.
• Documents complete and accurate gross descriptions measurements margins lesions anatomical structures and other relevant findings.
• Selects dissects orients labels and submits representative tissue sections and cassettes according to established protocols.
• Performs specimen-specific grossing procedures including inking margin assessment serial sectioning tissue mapping fixation and sampling as applicable.
• Maintains specimen integrity traceability accurate tracking and documentation throughout accessioning grossing and transfer to histology.
• Recognizes unusual findings complex specimens or situations requiring specialized handling additional sampling or professional consultation and escalate appropriately.
• Supports histology and ancillary testing workflows including tissue processing and frozen section procedures when trained and assigned.
• Complies with all laboratory quality safety regulatory accreditation and documentation requirements; perform assigned quality control activities.
• Maintains a safe organized work environment; promptly report discrepancies errors equipment issues safety concerns and participate in competency assessments..
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Education:

Required: Bachelors - Related Field

Work Experience:

Required: A minimum of 2 years Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading writing and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients families and team members.

Physical Demands :

Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)Stand: Frequently (34-66%)Walk: Frequently (34-66%)Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)Reach: Frequently (34-66%)Crawl: Not ApplicableSquat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)See: Continuously (67-100%)Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)Outdoor: Not ApplicableExtreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R8436

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community including friends family and neighbors we need people who are committed to growth excellence and one another.

At Altru youll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. Youll have opportunities to advance your skills work with the latest technologies experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan vision plan life and disability insurance education assistance paid time off (PTO)