Grossing Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare; Inverness (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Inverness, Mississippi is seeking a Grossing Tech PRN responsible for processing tissues from surgical procedures and participating in the education of pathology residents. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field and have at least one year of histology experience.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance. Join a dedicated team that values employee support and development. Submit your resume today!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field.
• 1 year of histology and/or grossing experience required.
• Experience with grossing routine specimens.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross examinations, dissection, and description of tissues.
• Manage workload to meet expected Turn-Around-Time (TAT).
• Train and educate laboratory personnel in tissue processing.

Skills

Histology and grossing experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Grossing Tech PRN? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

The employee is responsible for daily activities associated with the processing of tissues as received from surgical procedures; participation in the education of pathology residents in tissue processing and participation in the quality assurance activities that are associated with these processes. The incumbent will serve as a Grossing Technician in the Gross Room and Frozen Section Services area under the supervision of the Pathologists’ Assistant Lead or Medical Director of Pathology Services.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross examinations, dissection, and description of tissues.
• Manage workload to meet expected Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements.
• Maintain competence and acquire new skills as procedures and technologies change.
• Ensure tissue sampling, gross descriptions, and dictations are accurate and in accordance with procedures.
• Photograph specimens when appropriate for archival purposes.
• Perform gross procedures and dictation on routine and complex specimens as required.
• Dispose of specimens per guidelines and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot equipment; contact company technical service representatives as required.
• Maintain digital equipment, prepare digital photos, and assist with uploading and storage of digital files.
• Keep gross room and frozen section areas clean at all times; maintain tools in assigned areas.
• Keep tissue storage area/racks clean and organized for rapid retrieval; maintain storage areas per guidelines and accreditation standards.
• Train and educate laboratory personnel and residents in the processing of surgical tissues.
• Communicate gross room procedures clearly to staff; resolve problems with appropriate consultation and communication to supervisors and medical staff.
• Evaluate resident performance with managerial and medical staff; apply quality, safety, and compliance programs in the Gross room.
• Apply compliance guidelines to testing and reporting activities.
• Handle chemicals, hazardous waste, and sharps accurately and safely.
• Collect and summarize Quality Assurance data for reporting as needed.
• Suggest process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Surgical Pathology protocols.
• Ensure that the procedure manual is updated annually to reflect current methodology, medical staff requests, and federal, state, and laboratory accreditation standards.
• Use electronic information/data systems to access and input tissue sample information and departmental communications accurately.
• Maintain accuracy and quality in all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field (major coursework in biology, chemistry, or immunology) from an accredited university, or graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program and an AAPA Fellow or eligible.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists is preferred.
• 1 year of histology and/or grossing experience required.
• Experience with grossing routine specimens (gallbladder, appendix, uterus, etc.).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Learn more about employee benefits. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader, directing over 260 resident and fellowship programs. We focus on value-added solutions that help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. We invested billions in charitable care and uninsured discounts. “Good people beget good people.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals. Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for the Grossing Tech PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.