Grossing Tech 1

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary :

VIZIA Diagnostics is a stand-alone, surgical pathology laboratory serving clients nationwide. Our team is focused on delivering best-in-class service excellence in diagnostic patient care.

We are a subspecialty model dedicated to the practice of gastrointestinal pathology with GI subspecialty-trained and experienced pathologists and histotechnicians focused exclusively on GI specimens to ensure the highest level of quality. VIZIA is a growing company with potential advancement into other surgical pathology specialties, including a more robust genitourinary practice.

In 2023, VIZIA was formed through an acquisition from Boston Scientific Corporation. With more than 30 years of operational expertise and advancements in diagnostic services, we are proud of what we have accomplished, but we are even more excited about what we will achieve together.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Grossing Tech I

Company : VIZIA Diagnostics

Reporting To : Laboratory Supervisor

Location : VIZIA HQ - Alpharetta, GA

Position Summary :

This position is tasked with performing routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing to enable the pathologist to render a quality diagnosis.

Hourly rate : $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Specific Responsibilities :

• Accession surgical pathology specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient information.
• Label specimens and tissue cassettes with the correct accession number.
• Maintain a clean and safe grossing area.
• Maintain adequate supplies and inventory needed for proper processing of gross surgical specimens.
• Assist the pathologist in gross examinations and submission of tissues for histologic processing by dictating gross examination findings on small biopsy specimens under the supervision of the pathologist.
• Accurately record in the gross description the number of blocks and pieces within the blocks.
• Load tissue cassettes into the tissue processor, ensuring that it is functioning properly.
• Maintain proper storage of specimens as required by current laboratory policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform regular maintenance on tissue processors and records findings.
• Perform and document all equipment quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain all necessary reagents, alcohols, and paraffin according to proper specifications.
• Perform proper chemical and biological hygiene practices to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
• Perform chemical hazardous waste disposal according to laboratory policy in line with regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in duties as deemed necessary by the Histology Supervisor, Pathology Lab Manager, or Medical Director.

Qualifications & Experience :

Time Commitment :

The role is a PRN onsite responsibility.

Compensation :

Compensation will be market competitive.

Salary : $21 - $22