Golden State Dermatology·Walnut Creek, California
Responsible for grossing biopsies and small specimens, accessioning, and maintaining laboratory logs and policies. Ensures workflow efficiency and adheres to quality control and CLIA guidelines for tissue examination.
Laboratory Scientists are responsible for grossing biopsies/small specimens, accessioning, transcription and maintaining logs and policies and procedures . Job Responsibilities: Grossing biopsies, skin excisions performs gross tissue examination and must meet personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the state of California . Keeps workflow moving and assists with workflow. Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Demonstrates capability of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and must either correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, technical Supervisor, or Laboratory Director. Reports all concerns of test quality and/or patient safety to the Lab Director.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Demonstrated skills in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot. Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to know who the resources are for their direction. Understanding of the equipment used daily; including, tissue processors, embedding station, microtome, cover slipper, and cassette printer. Qualifications to Gross specimens Adequate experience in routine histology to act as a resource for other team members. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-past, deadline driven environment. Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement. Communication Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results. Teamwork Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team. Customer Service Focus Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations. Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience Must meet CLIA/CA Grossing Guidelines CFR 493.1489 BS in a Laboratory Science or Science 2-3 years of experience in histology Previous Lab Management preferred Previous Dermatology experience preferred GSD strongly encourages employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series vaccination. Golden State Dermatology participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is a free, web-based system that allows employers to confirm their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States. It does this by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA). Golden State Dermatology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Qualifications
Market context
In California, grossing technician openings are typically driven by pathology lab throughput and the need for staff who can work within CLIA and California grossing guidelines. These roles are competitive because employers often want a BS in Laboratory Science or Science plus 2–3 years of histology experience, along with hands-on skill using tissue processors, microtomes, and embedding stations. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.
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