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.

Responsibilities

• Daily gross examination of 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 manner.
• Ability to troubleshoot any discrepancies between requisition and actual tissue.
• Ability to communicate with the Dermatopathologist on any grossing issues.
• When required, fulfill the job duties for the Histotechnologist, Histotechnician, and Pathology lab Aide.
• Assist with training new employees.

Requirements

• 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, including:
    • 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 (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.

Schedule

3 or 4 - 10 Hour Days (Monday - Friday)

Benefits

• 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.