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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Pathology

Gross Room Technician (Healthcare Professional)

Position #:00795615 - Requisition #: 39845

Job Summary:

The Pathology Grossing Technician (GT) (Healthcare Intermediate Professional) is an allied health professional who provides technical support in anatomic pathology under the direction of the gross room supervisor and surgical pathology faculty.  The laboratory receives and processes specimens from the operating rooms and clinics throughout the hospital and health care organization.

The GT grosses simple anatomic pathology specimens as well as interacting with other allied health professionals, such as nurses and support staff, to ensure adequate and appropriate processing of patient specimens.

Additionally, the GT must have a broad understanding of the day-to-day operations of the gross room and is critical in maintaining organization and efficiency. 

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities - 85%

         Proper accessioning of surgical pathology cases

         Specimen triage

         Staining slides during intraoperative consultation

         Distributing appropriate specimen containers, requisitions and tissue cassettes

         Printing additional tissue cassettes

         Organizing tissue cassettes numerically

         Gross Room maintenance

         Organization of work areas

         Stocking supplies

         Monitoring supply inventory

         Assisting various staff

         Filing paperwork

         Answering telephones and faxing

         Grosses simple, non-complex surgical pathology specimens including core biopsies, small biopsies, bone marrows, skin biopsy, and excisions.

         Supports pathologists, residents, pathologists' assistants, lab assistants and student interns when in the gross room.

         Uses cryostat to section intraoperative frozen sections and assists in staining frozen section slides.

         Triages specimens according to proper protocols and requirements for ancillary studies and/or biorepository tissue collection

Secondary Responsibilities - 15%

         Attends renal biopsy procedures to assess biopsy adequacy

         Facilitates organization of cassettes and transport to tissue processors

         Documents time data points for various tracking mechanisms

         Photograph pertinent gross specimens

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the University of Colorado (CU) Anschutz. The Department has grown substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital-based affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver. Our work is value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong learning and a balance of personal and professional values. In addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with 25 positions, we offer 11 fellowships and participate in numerous graduate school and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of Medicine.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

         Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 1 year of professional experience in a surgical pathology laboratory

An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

         Two (2) years of experience in a clinical lab

         Prior experience in an academic medicine environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

         Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

         Outstanding customer service skills.

         Experience using laboratory equipment such as complex machinery and staining systems. 

         Experience using MS Word and Excel. Preferred experience will include developing reports, spreadsheets, and databases using the mentioned software programs. 

         Experience entering data into an electronic system.

         Experience with medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology. 

         Experience cleaning and maintaining laboratories and lab equipment. 

         Experience working within an educational medical lab environment in laboratories. 

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

2.    Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Andrea Hartwick at Andrea.Hartwick@CUAnschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by May 15, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $68,971 - $76,677.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.