Grossing Technician

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2992030 PATHOLOGY - IL

Job Description:

Essentia Health is seeking a Grossing Technician to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. This position is a 1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday on the PM shift.

Education Qualifications:

Individuals must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under the CLIA regulations. The minimum training/experience required of such personnel is:

• An associate or bachelor degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution

OR

• Other route that qualifies for high complexity testing personnel under the CLIA regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years pathology experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Must maintain specimen integrity and identification according to established laboratory policies and procedures
• Assists with answering phone calls and communication of suboptimal specimen inquires, maintain daily gross room inventory and stock supplies/benches
• Responsible for instrument troubleshooting and maintenance related to grossing equipment
• Accession and label surgical specimens appropriately.
• Perform gross examinations of small, uncomplicated specimens.
• Prepare gross tissue for frozen section.
• Provide additional support to pathologists and/or pathologists’ assistants as needed.
• Travel may be required to support sites with frozen section needs.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Permanent Evening Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

1:00pm

Shift End Time:

9:30pm

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$27.57 - $41.36Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.