Hybrid Pathology Clerk/Grossing Assistant en Bingham Memorial Hospital
Bingham Memorial Hospital · Blackfoot, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Junior
- Oficina en Blackfoot
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: Completion of one of the following:
• Associate's degree program in Biology or Chemistry
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
• Associate's degree with 12 semester hours of biology or chemistry
Minimum Work Experience: Previous related experience is preferred.
Required Licenses / Certifications: Current BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledgeable in the handling of specimens from accessioning to final specimen storage. Working knowledge of laboratory organization, operational procedures, quality control and assurance and laboratory safety. Ability to read and write English. Understand and carry out written instructions. Ability to work with figures being able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Have the ability to get along well with others, especially under stressful conditions. Ability to work with hazardous chemicals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs patient accessioning. Describe gross features of surgical specimens. Performs grossing (examination and dissection) tissue specimens under the direction of the pathologist. Photographs gross specimens as needed. Obtains samples for special studies such as flow cytometry, cytogenetics, electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, etc. Ensures specimen integrity upon arrival and throughout the entire process. Dictates a gross description for each biopsy specimen, dissect and prepare tissue for cassettes. Is familiar with safety procedures and standard operating procedures. Responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organization for the Pathology area.
