White Plains Hospital Job Description

 

Title: Pathology Grossing Technologist                                                           Job Code: 500291

 

Department/Location: Lab-Anatomic Pathology                                FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

  Reports to: Pathologist/ Pathology Supervisor

 

Position Summary

Responsible for the gross examination and dissection of pathology biopsy specimens and/or other simple specimens assigned by the pathologist.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.

2. Accurately dictates gross descriptions according to designated protocols and templates. Includes all relevant details in the gross description including color, measurement, number of pieces, shape, weight.  Reviews gross description to ensure accuracy and completion.

3. Obtaining and appropriately applying the clinical information to the analysis and interpretation of the biopsy case.

4. Reconciliation of biopsy specimens assures appropriate specimen accessioning; reconciles specimen labeling of containers, blocks, and requisitions, according to procedures.

5. Accessioning Surgical Pathology cases into LIS.

6. Downloads and Prints cassettes for surgical specimens as needed

7. Enter block information (number of blocks per case, number of pieces, etc.) into LIS.

8. Loading tissue cassettes into Tissue Processors.

9. Changing reagents on tissue processor as needed.

10. Perform frozen sections with staining and coverslipping as needed.

11. Performs other technical duties as assigned.

12. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

NYSDOH Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or Pathologist Assistant License. Degree in Medical Technology or related science.

 

Core Competencies

Flexibility Organized Adaptability Attention to Detail Stress Tolerance

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

ï‚· May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

ï‚· Must be able to lift, push and pull heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), stand, sit, bend, stoop and walk for extended periods of time to perform the outlined job duties properly and safely ï‚· Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously

ï‚· Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and with interruptions while meeting deadlines

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below:

☐Neonatal (birth – 28 days) ☐Patients with exceptional communication needs

☐Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) ☐Patients with developmental delays

☐Pediatric (1 – 12 years) ☐Patients at end of life

☐Adolescent (13 – 17 years) ☐Patients under isolation precautions

☐Adult (18 – 64 years) ☐Patients with cultural needs

☐Geriatric (> 65 years) ☐All populations

☐Bariatric Patients with weight related

comorbidities

☒ Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.