Grossing Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Education support

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Grossing Technician to handle gross examinations, dissection, and description of surgical tissues in the Gross Room and Frozen Section Services area under pathology supervision. You will manage workload to meet strict Turn-Around-Time targets and ensure accurate dictations and archival imaging.

You will train residents and laboratory personnel, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and accreditation guidelines while working with the Pathology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a science-related field is required.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with grossing routine specimens (gallbladder, appendix, uterus, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Performs gross examinations, dissection, and description of tissues.
• Prioritizes workload to meet Turn-Around-Time (TAT) requirements and specific specimen needs.
• Maintains proficiency as procedures and technologies evolve.
• Performs tissue sampling, gross descriptions, and dictations accurately.
• Captures tissue photographs for archival purposes when appropriate.
• Performs gross procedures and dictations on routine and complex specimens as required.
• Disposes of specimens per guidelines and accreditation requirements.
• Maintains and troubleshoots all equipment in the gross room.
• Keeps tissue storage areas organized for rapid retrieval.
• Trains and educates laboratory personnel and residents in tissue processing.
• Ensures proper communication of gross room procedures to staff and escalation as needed.
• Ensures adherence to quality, safety, and compliance programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a science-related field

Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

Job Summary:

• Performs gross examinations, dissection, and description of tissues.

• Workload is prioritized and managed to meet expected Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements.

• Competence is maintained, and new skills are added as procedures and technologies change.

• Tissue sampling, gross descriptions, and dictations are accurate and according to procedure.

• Specimens are photographed when appropriate for archival purposes.

• Performs gross procedures and dictation on routine and complex specimens as required

• Disposes of specimens as per guidelines and accreditation requirements

• Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all equipment contacting company technical service representative as required

• Maintains digital equipment, keeps ready for use, produces digital photos, and assists with uploading and storage of digital files

• Performs and ensures that gross room and frozen section areas are kept clean at all times all tools maintained in assigned areas, etc.

• Performs and ensures that tissue storage area/racks are kept clean and organized for rapid retrieval.

• Maintains tissue storage area/ racks/ etc. as per guidelines and accreditation requirements.

• Trains and educates laboratory personnel and residents in the processing of surgical tissues.

• Gross room procedures are communicated to staff in a clear and concise manner.

• Problems are resolved with appropriate consultation and communication to supervisors and medical staff.

• The performance of residents is evaluated in conjunction with managerial and medical staff. Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety and compliance programs and ensures that these principles are applied in the Gross room.

• Compliance guidelines are applied to testing and reporting activities.

• Chemicals, hazardous waste and sharps are handled accurately and safely.

• Quality Assurance data is collected and summarized for reporting as needed.

• Suggestions are made for Process Improvement initiatives.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Surgical Pathology protocols.

• Ensures that the procedure manual is updated annually to reflect current methodology, medical staff requests and all federal, state and laboratory accreditation standards.

• Electronic information/data systems are used to access and input tissue sample information and departmental communications accurately.

• Ensures that accuracy and quality are maintained for activities.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a science-related field required (preferably in chemistry, biology or immunology)

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred

• Must have 1+ years of experience with grossing routine specimens (gallbladder, appendix, uterus, etc.)

Benefits

Mercy Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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