Autopsy Grossing Technician I
About The Position
The purpose of the Grossing Technician I is to provide general assistance to Pathologists' Assistants (PA) and pathologists in the surgical grossing department and the Cellnetix autopsy site service to ensure smooth workflow of the entire in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work. Under the supervision of the Grossing Supervisor and general technical direction of pathologists, the Gross Tech I is responsible for the accurate description and dissection of simple surgical specimens. Under the supervision of the Autopsy PA and general technical direction of pathologists, the Autopsy Gross Tech I is responsible for assistance in multiple procedural tasks in the Autopsy Suite (multiple Hospital Sites). The Autopsy Grossing Technician must adhere to HIPAA standards. Due to various environmental hazards presented in the workplace such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, body transfer in the autopsy suite, etc., employees must also adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new software
- Demonstrate ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Adaptable
- Ability to focus on task at hand
- Bachelor's degree science related field (preferably biology or physiology); OR Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above) OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity
- Standing for long time periods
- Bending
- Walking
- Safely lifting up to 50 lbs
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver human remains up to 175 lbs
- Computer use
- Manual dexterity
- Driving to hospital sites
Responsibilities
- Gross simple to moderate complexity specimens
- Troubleshoot dictation, accessioning, technical & communication issues
- Gross photography
- Handling of certain tissue types for special studies
- Assist Autopsy PA with body transfer, prepare autopsy suite, and prepare autopsy materials prior to procedure
- Record notes and measurements during autopsy as directed by Autopsy PA and pathologists; additional assistance with evisceration and dissection as directed.
- Assist Autopsy PA with body closure, body transfer, autopsy suite clean-up, and collection of materials after procedure is finished.
- Travel to multiple Western Washington CellNetix Hospital Client sites.
- Assist Autopsy PA with ancillary record keeping, tissue retention, and tissue disposal.
- Assist in training of new staff as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Prescription company paid options
- Employee only HSA $30.90/per month or Employee only PPO $54.30/per month
- Dependent plans also available
- Dental company paid options
- Employee only $0.00/per month
- Dependent plans also available
- 401K company match up to 4%
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card and free parking at most sites.
- Company paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
