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Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Grossing Technician - Surgical Pathology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeDurham, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology, and must meet CLIA/CAP education requirements for high-complexity testing; minimum educational or experience requirements may be modified at the CLIA director's discretion if minimum CLIA requirements are met for assigned tasks.
  • One year of laboratory experience with a BS/BA in Science; no experience is needed for graduates of a NAACLS program.
  • Certification eligible and must obtain HTL certification within 18 months.
  • Demonstrated competency in histological laboratory skills.
  • Ability to perform assigned tasks on routine and special material.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine histopathological tests in a clinical laboratory for use in disease treatment and diagnosis.
  • Accession all surgical pathology specimens.
  • Gross small specimens, including GI, GU and GYN biopsies, skin biopsies and excisions, heart biopsies, lung biopsies, bone marrow biopsies and clots, and other small cases as assigned.
  • Assign specimen priorities.
  • Cut and stain frozen sections.
  • Assess decalcification adequacy.
  • Transport specimens.
  • Communicate with clinicians and pathologists.
  • Assist leadership with data collection for QA/QI initiatives and technician assessment.
  • Participate in training technical staff, students, and pathology residents.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience grossing small biopsies and/or skin specimens is strongly preferred.

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Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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