Gross Technician

Have you graduated school and are curious about how to begin your career? Did anatomy class excite you into learning more about the medical field? Join the team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a Gross Technician and play a vital role in patient care by supporting the pathology team in the preparation and processing of surgical specimens. In this rewarding position, your attention to detail and technical expertise will directly contribute to accurate diagnoses and positive patient outcomes while working in a collaborative, nationally recognized healthcare environment that values professional growth and excellence.

Schedule

Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, Monday through Friday, Evening Shift: 11:30am - 8:00pm

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible
• Shift Differential Eligible
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Location

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Requirements

• Associate's degree in clinical laboratory science (laboratory science) OR degrees in either HT or MLT

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

As a laboratory professional with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll have exposure to the most advanced testing protocols and processes in medical diagnostics, and one of St. Louis' widest varieties of disciplines and specialties in laboratory careers. Our full-service, 24/7 laboratory is known for its leading-edge technology and the most progressive clinical techniques in practice today. You'll be working with the best, in a supportive atmosphere that will encourage your growth and advancement. Plus, you'll have opportunities to share your skills and knowledge by participating in clinical trials and research in conjunction with leading organizations such as the Washington University School of Medicine.

Role Purpose

Under the direction of the PA supervisor and Director of Surgical Pathology, this role examines, describes, and sections biopsies and small, simple, uncomplicated resection specimens, requiring independent medical judgment with indirect supervision. This role will prepare frozen section tissue and slides for rapid diagnosis; performs general lab functions, technologist activities and quality assurance; maintains laboratory equipment, supplies and records; acts as a technical resource for accessioners, students, residents and other trainees; and supports compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Handling & Grossing: Independently examine, dissect, and section biopsies and uncomplicated resection specimens; perform gross dissection, dictate findings, submit for histology, photograph as needed, and ensure proper specimen accessioning and patient ID under supervision of PAs and Pathologists.
• Clinical Data Review & Documentation: Summarize patient medical history from requisition forms, review EMRs for relevant clinical/radiologic data, and operate voice dictation and telepathology systems.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Check specimens and requisitions for accurate labeling and demographics, coordinate with accessioning to correct errors, and maintain specimen integrity throughout processing.
• Technical Support & Maintenance: Assist with frozen sections (orient, freeze, cut, stain), anticipate special processing needs (e.g., decalcification, lymphoma workup), troubleshoot technical systems, and maintain cleanliness and supply levels in the gross room.
• Collaboration & Escalation: Work closely with PAs and Pathologists, escalate complex cases as needed, assist with specimen distribution, and seek guidance for supervised specimen types while grossing independently within scope.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science/MLT
  • Experience: No Experience
• Preferred Requirements:
  • 2-5 years of experience