at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Surgical Pathology Grossing Technologist
Job Locations
US-IL-Springfield
ID
2021-10261
Category
Laboratory
Position Type
Full-Time
Overview
Gross and describe small surgical specimens, maintain automated tissue processors, and assist pathologists and pathologists' assistants in processing larger tissue specimens to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences required.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Required to participate in an on call rotation with a 30 minute response time to the gross room.
Responsibilities
Log specimens on computer system, retrieve surgical number, and charge for procedures performed.
Assist pathologists and pathologists' assistants with surgical specimens and autopsy procedures.
Dictate gross descriptions on small/uncomplicated surgical specimens.
Prepare surgical and autopsy material for processing on VIP tissue processor.
Maintain and change chemicals on automated tissue processors.
Operate formalin and reagent recyclers.
Assist pathologists with preparation of frozen sections by performing microtomy using frozen section cryostats.
File and retrieve specimens, slides and paraffin blocks.
Rotate on-call duties as required.
Procure tissues and related materials for SIU teaching.
Assist and prepare for laboratory inspections.
Provide general maintenance and cleanliness of equipment.
Order supplies for the department.
Record workload documentation.
Assist with the instruction of new employees.
Maintain quality assurance records.
Maintain hazardous waste manuals and MSDS sheets to comply with OSHA regulations.
Work with pathologists on related duties as necessary.
Promote good customer service at all times.
Ensure that professional and personal activities conform to Springfield Memorial Hospital's strategic plan and Mission, Vision, and Values.
Performs other related work as required or requested.
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Memorial Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
