Grossing Technician II

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,606 - 40,742; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Grossing Technician II in Oklahoma City, OK. In this role, you will perform surgical gross examinations on specimens and be responsible for maintaining sample integrity. The position offers a salary starting at $25.17 per hour, with benefits that include medical coverage from day one and an annual performance bonus.

We're looking for candidates with an Associate's degree and preferably 3 years of histology or grossing experience. Join our team where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Meets the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Tissue Gross Examinations.
• Preferred: 3 years of histology and/or grossing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preparations of surgical specimens for histologic processing.
• Maintain specimen and patient identification integrity.
• Describe and dissect surgical specimens as needed.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Grossing Technician II - Oklahoma City, OK – Monday‑Friday 9:00 pm to 5:30 am

Pay Range: $25.17+ per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differential of 10% for second‑shift hours and 15% for third‑shift hours. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

This position is a grossing position for an individual with limited experience grossing surgical specimens. The individual will perform surgical gross examinations of small, uncomplicated specimens, as well as some more complicated specimens when approved by technical supervisor. The level of supervision for each specimen type will be determined by the technical supervisor and/or laboratory director.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
• Capable of grossing moderate to high complex/complicated specimens under direct and indirect supervision, as applicable to training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle broader range of specimens with indirect supervision (i.e., gallbladders, oriented skin lesions, etc.).
• May oversee the performance of Grossing Technician I.
• Escalate non‑routine, complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistants.
• Record measurements, weight, volume, and any abnormal findings as applicable.
• Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
• May be trained to perform basic Histology functions if personnel meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician SOP.
• Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non‑gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens.
• Complete all associated paperwork (i.e., workload recording, PM/temperature charts, etc.)
• Follow the laboratory's applicable procedures for job‑related responsibilities.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Comply with all required Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Tissue Gross Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489

Preferred Work Experience

3 years of histology and/or grossing experience

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge

Associate's degree

Skills

N/A

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.