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Lab Technician -Grossing TechForefront Dermatology • Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States
Lab Technician -Grossing Tech

Lab Technician -Grossing Tech

Forefront Dermatology • Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The Lab Technician -Grossing Tech is responsible for demonstrating skill and accuracy in grossing specimens and / or microtomy and mounting tissue samples onto slides, consistently meeting or exceeding established productivity benchmarks. Additional responsibilities may include specimen accessioning, embedding, slide tray preparation, and the filing and organization of tissue blocks and slides. The Lab Technician also plays a key role in maintaining overall laboratory organization and cleanliness. Specific duties may vary depending on shift assignments and departmental needs.

Schedule : 40 hours, Mon - Fri, 10am -6 : 30pm

Here are just a few things we offer :

  • Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
  • Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
  • Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
  • Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
  • Access to additional life insurance
  • Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
  • 401K with employer contribution
  • Profit sharing
  • Employee discounts
  • And much more!

Responsibilities

Patient Tissue Grossing and / or Microtomy

  • Grossing patient tissue which includes measuring, inking and cutting and entering the information into the computer under the patient name. (Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing).
  • Must meet minimum efficiency requirement of grossing 40 shave biopsy specimens per hour consistently without errors.

  • Cutting patient tissue on a microtome and mounting of tissue on slides for H&E staining.
  • Must meet minimum efficiency requirement of cutting 20-25 blocks per hour consistently without errors.

    Lab Order and Materials Management

  • Receive specimens and release orders using the lab information system (LIS).
  • Track orders on worklists and retrieve specimen materials for technicians.
  • File slides and tissue blocks.
  • Solution & Reagent Handling

  • Prepare alcohol solutions for tissue processing.
  • Change instrument staining solutions per schedule.
  • Recycle, neutralize and dispose of chemicals and solutions safely.
  • Specimen Preperation & Slide Production

  • Prepare specimens and materials for tissue grossing.
  • Once trained, embed tissue samples.
  • Clean, organize and prepare paraffin blocks for microtome cutting.
  • Assist with slide preparation, such as load / unloading staining and cover slipping equipment.
  • Assemble slide trays for delivery to pathologists.
  • Lab Maintenance & Quality Control (QC)

  • Clean equipment and tools according to schedule.
  • Record daily temperatures of lab and equipment.
  • Receive, stock, and inventory lab supplies.
  • Additional Responsibilities

  • Complete required compliance training and follow all procedures.
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned.
  • Potential for career advancement opportunities with corresponding pay increases

  • Become a Histotechnician in approximately one year with on-the-job training coupled with completing a NAACLS certified Histology program and ASCP certification exam.
  • Qualifications

    Education

  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a science related field required.
  • Laboratory experience in tissue grossing and / or microtomy - must meet minimum efficiency requirements outlined in job essential functions below.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be flexible with hours to meet workflow demands.
  • Knowledge of general medical terminology is preferred.
  • Ability to type a minimum of 45 wpm with minimal errors is preferred.
  • Must possess attention to detail.
  • Must possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
  • Must display a friendly, cheerful, tactful and polite demeanor and must be compassionate and caring in dealing with others.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
  • Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ability to understand physician's instructions / handwriting and know when to seek additional information or clarification.
  • Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism and direction from supervisors.
  • Must demonstrate professional appearance and manner at all times.
  • Must remain compliant with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Physical Demands

  • Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
  • Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
  • Ability to communicate via telephone.
  • Ability to sit for large portions of a workday.
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