Physician - Pathology jobs in Akron, OH

Grossing Technician

Under the direction of the Director of Anatomic Pathology, the Pathology Grossing Technician is responsible for the accuracy and quality of pathology grossing services performed at Summa Health System. The laboratory receives and processes specimens from the operating rooms and clinics throughout the hospital and health care organization. Specimens are also received from external clients and research groups. This Pathology Grossing Technician functions in support of and under the supervision of the physicians in Pathology and the PA. Routine, uncomplicated surgical dissection procedures are performed on tissue samples. These specimens include low-complexity, totally submitted specimens such as; small biopsies, bone marrows, curettings, and skin. Smaller routine specimens such as gallbladder, appendix, fallopian tubes, placenta, benign uterus etc. may be performed under the direct supervision of the PA and/or Pathologist with proper competency.

The Pathology Grossing Technician maintains hospital provided equipment and supplies, assuring proper use. The technologist provides administrative support in the day to day operation of the laboratory. The technologist interacts internally with PA, staff pathologists, resident pathologists, and other technologists on a daily basis. External contacts may be required with staff physicians and referring facilities.

Requirements:

-Meet the educational and training requirements under CAP/CLIA regulations for gross specimen examination.

- Organizational skill is required to plan and coordinate workflow in order to meet patient care requirements and provide for satisfactory turnaround time of tests.

-Working knowledge of computers is required for specimen dictation, cassette printing, and accessing patient history when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against or willing to undergo vaccination for COVID-19?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ASCP Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person