Key Responsibilities:
- Specimen Processing & Evaluation: Performs technical grossing and dictation of surgical specimens, evaluates clinical data to determine proper sampling, and executes complex procedures like frozen sections (dissection, sampling, and H&E staining).
- Quality Assurance & Documentation: Maintains accurate laboratory records, logs, cassette accuracy, and assists with Quality Improvement (QI) reviews and accreditation preparations.
- Coordination & Problem Resolution: Assures correct specimen accessioning, collection, submission, and handling/fixation, and communicates with internal/external clients to resolve specimen issues and obtain necessary clarification.
- Laboratory Maintenance & Compliance: Prepares specimens for special studies (e.g., flow cytometry, send-outs), maintains a clean, contamination-free workspace, and adheres strictly to safety, infection control , and patient confidentiality (HIPAA) guidelines.
- Bachelor of Science OR Master of Science degree from a NAACLS training program
- ASCP certification
Pay: $50 - $60/hr
