Gross Technician

Sonic Healthcare USA•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gross Technician at Sonic Healthcare USA, a Great Place to Work certified employer, plays a vital role in patient care by embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures. This position involves performing and documenting preventative maintenance, troubleshooting processing, embedding, cutting, and staining issues, and working in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards. The role emphasizes championing safety, compliance, and quality control. Sonic Healthcare USA is committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions and fosters a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment.

Requirements

At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
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 in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience

Responsibilities

Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures
Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance
Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining
Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
Champion safety, compliance, and quality control