Grossing Specialist Per Diem

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs gross description and macrodissection of a variety of dermatology specimens, including simple shave and punch biopsies, complex excisions, and MOHS procedures.
• Ensures appropriate specimen labeling and maintains specimen integrity and accurate patient identification.
• Records measurements and abnormal findings and orients, inks, and sections complex tissue samples to maintain orientation for the submitting clinician.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problems or immediately notifies the supervisor/manager/lead, technical supervisor, or director.
• Interacts directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection and description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• Loads tissue cassettes into tissue processors and initiates processing according to established protocols.
• Operates a cryostat with neutralized, non-fixed specimens in buffer for Direct Immunofluorescence (DIF).
• Follows the laboratory’s applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
• Ensures all laboratory safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
• Assists accessioning staff in proofreading gross descriptions on Working Drafts for accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Demonstrates absolute integrity and confidentiality when handling patient specimens and information.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience using CoPath preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under workload demands and stress.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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