Gross Room Technician
About The Position
Sonic Healthcare USA is a Great Place to Work certified employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. This role is located in Toledo, OH and is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. The Gross Room Technician performs all technical aspects of grossing and dictating tissue specimens under the supervision of a Pathologist or Pathologist Assistant, ensuring specimen integrity throughout the process. The role involves working in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards, championing safety, compliance, and quality control.
Requirements
- An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR 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.
- 2 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing within area of specialty.
Responsibilities
- Performs all technical aspects of grossing and dictating tissue specimens using a variety of laboratory materials and equipment under direct supervision of Pathologist or Pathologist Assistant.
- Ensures specimen integrity upon arrival and throughout the entire process.
- Dictates a gross description for each specimen including, but not limited to anatomical site, size, color, weight, dimensions, count, volume, cut techniques, abnormal findings, dissects and prepares tissue for cassettes.
- Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
Benefits
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
