General Summary:  This position performs daily activities associated with the processing of laboratory specimens for diagnostic pathology under the direction of the Pathologists’ Assistant Supervisor and/or Pathologist Assistant.  Receives specimens, documents the macroscopic descriptions and prepares low to moderate complexity surgical pathology specimens for processing.  

• Essential Job Responsibilities: 

1. Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for Histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.
2. Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistant and/or pathologist
3. Maintains cleanliness of grossing area and perform scheduled maintenance 
4. Maintain orderly storage of surgical specimens

Performance Requirements: 

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for Histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.
• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling
• Maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification
• Gross specimens in direct view of the overhead cameras 
• Scan each specimen into Vantage software (if used) and print the associated bar coded cassettes for each case
• Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned using voice recognition software
• Interprets physician instructions written on test requisition that is accompanying the specimens
• Organize paperwork to pass on to Histology
• Maintains Printmates
• Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistant and/or pathologists
• Interact directly with Pathologists and/or Pathologist Assistants regarding gross dissection/description activities that require direct supervision
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the pathology supervisory, pathologist assistant, or pathologist director
• Maintains cleanliness of grossing area and perform scheduled maintenance 
• Keep all work surfaces free of debris and clutter
• Keep all work surfaces clean with Microcide or Gross Room cleaner
• Maintain supplies needed for the gross room accessioning & processing
• Complete all associated paperwork (i.e. decal, ink, ultrasonic cleaner, etc.)
• Maintain orderly storage of surgical specimens
• Organize specimens according to department policies

EEO Notification           
Incyte Diagnostics is an EOE, including disability/vets