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Virtua Health · 5 hours ago

Grossing Technician Part-time, Benefits, Evenings / Voorhees

Voorhees, NJ

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Virtua Health is seeking a Grossing Technician to perform gross examination of small non-complex biopsy specimens under the supervision of a Pathologist Assistant and/or Pathologist. The role involves maintaining a clean work area, assisting with intraoperative consultations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, as per department protocol, routinely performs gross examination of small non-complex biopsy specimens to include color, size, and texture

Loads prepared cassettes in tissue processor (Peloris and/or Tissue Tek Xpress)

Assists the Pathologist and/or Pathologist Assistant during Intraoperative consultations by freezing, cutting, and staining tissue

Assures appropriate accessioning, and labeling of surgical specimens

Identifies any problems that may arise with the handling and processing of specimens and notify supervisor as needed

Adds appropriate fixative to fresh specimens at the direction of PA/Pathologists

Assists PA with preparation of Native kidney specimens for tissue adequacy by preparing slides for Pathologist

Other duties as needed to assist PA in the gross room

Maintains a clean and organized work area

Maintains equipment and assures adequate supplies are readily available

Assures proper disposal of pathological wastes

Demonstrates the ability to prioritize work by completing assignments according to written procedures

Maintains turnaround time