Gross Room Technologist I or II-31805University Staff
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Pathology
Job Title: Gross Room Technologist I or II – Health Care Intermediate Professional
Position #00795618 – Requisition #31805
Job Summary:
Nature of Work:
Under the direct supervision of the Gross Room Manager and indirect supervision of the Medical Director, the Gross Room Lab Assistant II is an experienced and highly motivated individual who performs a variety of organizational, maintenance, and administrative/clerical duties to ensure overall efficiency of the laboratory and specimen processing. They will do this for the department through strong attention to detail and correct accessioning of all specimens. This position requires independent judgment in selection of methodologies utilized in processing specimens and in solving a wide array of issues and problems.
The lab assistant receives tissue specimens while confirming the requisition/orders for completeness and accuracy of patient identification and patient information. The importance of this step and process cannot be overemphasized. The assistant will organize accession specimens and assist in preparing them for processing using various methodologies, complex machinery, and staining systems.
The position also assists in maintenance of the surgical pathology gross room by stocking supplies, cleaning and organizing of workstations, disposal of biological waste, adherence to all compliance and operational procedures. The ability to listen and follow precise protocols is required.
This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties and shift schedule of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Examples of Work Performed:
Primary Duties:
- Proper accessioning of surgical pathology cases.
- Correct errors found while accessioning cases through communication with internal and external personnel.
- Staining slides during intraoperative consultation.
- Distributing appropriate specimen containers, requisitions, and tissue cassettes.
- Printing additional tissue cassettes and organizing tissue cassettes numerically.
- Gross room maintenance and equipment oversight.
- Disposal of biological waste.
- Organization, cleaning, and stocking of work areas.
Secondary Duties:
- Stocking supplies and monitoring supply inventory.
- Assisting various staff, residents and faculty as needed.
- Filing paperwork.
- Effectively communicating in person, via email, telephone, fax, etc.. Internal/external communications are frequent among coworkers, which include pathology staff, trainees, clinicians, nurses, transcriptionists, etc.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Decision Making:
The Gross Room Lab Assistant must use personal judgement in describing surgical pathology specimens and the way they organize daily workflow. The Lab Assistant must also know when to consult a supervisor about various issues. The Lab Assistant must always pay strict attention to detail and show a willingness to resolve issues or seek a supervisor to do so.
Results of Actions:
Inappropriate accessioning, incorrectly labeled specimens, or lost or mixed-up specimens can result in incorrect or unavailable diagnoses which can cause repeat procedures or life-threatening treatment choices.
Communications:
Internal/external communications are frequent among coworkers, which include pathology staff, trainees, clinicians, nurses, transcriptionists, etc.Internal discussions could involve procedures, problems, and upgrades. External communications are interdisciplinary in nature.
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
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