Anatomic Pathology Technician - Grossing Room

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH • 7h ago

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Job Description Summary:

Serves as a Pathologist extender for the Department of Pathology. Is responsible for case accessioning; gross description and sampling of small uncomplicated tissue specimens; evisceration of autopsies; preparation and collection of tissue for special studies; cutting, staining, and cover slipping of frozen section tissue; maintaining supplies of gross room/morgue; disposal of old specimens; identify and resolve labeling/identification discrepancies.

Responsibilities And Duties:

30%

Accessioning of Surgical Pathology Specimens: Accurately accession all surgical pathology specimens/case @types in the AP LIS. Must be diligent with proper specimen identification and labeling. All discrepancies must be addressed in a timely and professional manner with all health care personnel to ensure optimal patient care.

25%

Evaluation and Gross Dissection of Small Specimens: Accurately complete the gross evaluation of small uncomplicated surgical specimens. This necessitates proper description/dictation, identification, and cassetting of the specimen.

15%

Assistance in Gross Room Frozen Section Preparation : Assist Pathologist in the evaluation and selection of tissue at time of frozen section. Perform all functions of the slide preparation including tissue freezing, cutting, staining, and cover slipping. Preparation of the staining alcohol/air-dried touch preps. Process special study tissue i.e., ER/PR, Lymphoma, Chromosome analysis when needed. Must be able to keep simultaneous frozen section specimens on different patients and/or same patient with multiple sites separated, properly identified, labeled, and organized.

10%

Autopsy Performance: Identify and prepare the body for autopsy. Perform the evisceration of autopsy cases. Evisceration includes organ/organ block removal, weighing of selected organs. Closing of the body cavities and cleaning of the autopsy suite. The cleaning is to follow the established safety and infection control procedures.

10%

Maintenance of Gross Room: Ensure that all instruments are sharp and that workstations are well stocked. Maintain all machines in an excellent working manner. Keep supply inventory at an optimum level and order supplies when needed. Ensure that the general cleanliness of the gross room is preserved in an excellent manner.

10%

Performance Miscellaneous Assigned Tasks: This includes, but is not limited to, the disposal of tissue, observance of all safety precautions, computer knowledge, file correlation and troubleshooting.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)HT - Histotechnician Registered - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Job Description:

High school diploma. Associate degree, HT (ASCP) certification or five years general laboratory experience in a position such as Technical Lab Assistant or other hospital based assistant (surgery, gen med).

Specialized Knowledge: Highly skilled communicator and critical thinking skills. Medical terminology and Basic anatomy knowledge. Strong computer skills.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Department

Surgical Pathology

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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