Grossing Tech

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of a Pathologist or the Managing Pathologist Assistant, accessions, prepare and performance of human specimen (and animal if research) dissection and postmortem (necropsy) examination. Provides technical support to pathology department pathologist and pathology residents (specimen dissection, provision of paperwork, supplies etc.). Provides technical and logistical support to the laboratories as needed, specifically, grossing small biopsies, accessioning surgical specimens and assisting pathologists in performing frozen section. Maintains cleanliness and infection control in surgical pathology dissection suites, mortuary and autopsy facility. Provides support services to the Decedent Affairs Office as required. Assists physicians with autopsies, preparation of death certificates and related paperwork (autopsy permission, reporting to New England Organ Bank). Position: Grossing Tech: Department: Lab Support: Schedule: Part Time: ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Surgical Pathology Services/ Frozen Section Service Support - Prepare and gross small surgical, biopsies and autopsy specimens, including dissecting and sectioning tissues a...