Grossing Technician

Shift: 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Responsibilities Include:

• Receives specimens in the grossing laboratory
• Enters patient information into the laboratory information system, verifying identification
• Labels cassettes with accession/laboratory numbers
• Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures, such as preventive maintenance and temperature checks
• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area
• Performs various clerical duties
• Always maintains strict confidentiality and protects patient information
• Ensures specimen integrity upon receipt and throughout the entire macroscopic examination process
• Performs routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing, according to delineation of privileges, policies, and procedures
• Sets up necessary equipment, supplies, and specimens for macroscopic examination
• Describes gross anatomic features of biopsies or routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens without selective sampling
• Loads prepared cassettes into a tissue processor and starts the processor
• Maintains cleanliness of the anatomic pathology suite
• Operates and cleans laboratory equipment, instruments, and workstations
• Maintains wet tissue storage
• Stores, rotates, and disposes of all wet tissues in accordance with departmental procedures
• Disinfects and maintains specimen storage cabinets
• Properly label, store, handle, and dispose of reagents and hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations; this may include recycling or reprocessing of reagents used in the department including neutralizing formalin before disposal
• Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed
• Adhere to CAP, CLIA, state regulations, HIPAA, safety, and OSHA regulations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution or equivalent required.
• Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Technician, Histotechnician, Pathologists Assistant or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ work experience preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Founded in 1998 and based in Plainview, NY, Acupath Laboratories is a well-established and respected nationwide provider of specialized anatomic pathology services, focusing on areas like urology, gastroenterology, and hematology/oncology and a singular focus on client needs and a commitment to innovation and quality.