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Grossing Technician

Portsmouth, NHOnsiteFull TimePosted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Grossing Technician
  • Pathology Laboratory
  • Histochemistry
  • Microtomy
  • Embedding
  • CLIA regulations
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Equipment QC
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Biohazardous Waste

Nice to have

  • Histotechnologist
  • Histotechnician
  • Pathology lab Aide

Role summary

Optima Dermatology is seeking an experienced full-time Grossing Technician for their Pathology Laboratory in Portsmouth, NH. The role involves daily gross examination of biopsies, embedding, microtomy, and special staining. Responsibilities include specimen verification, ensuring compliance with SOPs, quality management systems, and CLIA regulations, maintaining laboratory safety, equipment QC, and waste management. The technician will also troubleshoot discrepancies and communicate with the Dermatopathologist. The position requires a Bachelor of Science or Associate degree in a chemical/biological science or medical laboratory technology, or equivalent education/training, with at least 60 semester hours including specific science and lab training. The role may also involve fulfilling duties of a Histotechnologist, Histotechnician, and Pathology Lab Aide, and assisting with training new employees.

Multi-site Dermatology Group Seeks Grossing Technician

Optima Dermatology is recruiting an experienced full-time Grossing Technician to join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in our Pathology Laboratory based in Portsmouth, NH.

Hours: M-F, 1:00pm-9:30pm. Training on day shift, 8:30am-5:00pm for 6-8 weeks.

Location: 111 New Hampshire Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Responsibilities:

  • Daily gross examination of daily biopsies received in the laboratory, embedding, microtomy and special staining (Histochemistry).
  • Before grossing, reviews requisition and specimen vial to verify identification.
  • Ensure operational compliance with the laboratory’s SOPs and Quality Management Systems.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, federal and CLIA regulations. Maintain appropriate standards to meet all licensing and regulatory requirements and uphold company policies and integrity.
  • Exercise all laboratory safety precautions/procedures and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
  • Participates in all equipment QC including daily measurements, equipment maintenance, hazardous and biohazardous waste management as required.
  • Maintains gross room in an organized and clean matter.
  • Ability to trouble shoot any discrepancies between requisition and actual tissue.
  • Ability to communicate with the Dermatopathologist on any grossing issues.
  • When required, fulfil the job duties for the Histotechnologist, Histotechnician and Pathology lab Aide.
  • Assist with training new employees.

    • Qualifications:

    The minimum training/experience required for high complexity personnel is as follows:

  • Bachelor of Science or associate degree in a chemical and/or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution

    • OR

  • Education/training equivalent to the above that includes the following:
  • 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination

    • AND

  • Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

    • Compensation

    The position will offer competitive compensation. In addition, it will offer the personal reward associated with transforming our patients’ lives and building the most defensible healthcare services platform in the country.

    Benefits

    Our benefits include generous health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

    About Optima Dermatology

    At Optima Dermatology, our mission to revolutionize skin care is made possible by our world class team that is highly engaged, mission-driven, and inspired to set the new standard in dermatology. We are growing rapidly and looking for key team members who believe in our mission and want to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We foster a collaborative environment that is fun and hardworking and promise you will work alongside amazing colleagues you are proud to call your teammates.

    Explore More OpportunitiesInterested in exploring other opportunities with Optima Dermatology? Visit our careers page to view all of our current openings and find the right opportunity for you. Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology Jobs | Optima Dermatology

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