Grossing - Histotechnician 2nd Shift

Sonic Healthcare USA•Exeter, NH

2d•Onsite

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. We encourage you to check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members. This position is located in Exeter, New Hampshire, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 1:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. It is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. The Histotechnician is responsible for dissecting, analyzing, and generating gross descriptions for low-mid complexity specimens received in the laboratory for microscopic diagnosis.

Requirements

Minimum training/education required is an Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology
1 year of experience in grossing, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling.
Perform gross description and dissection of specimens received.
Maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.
Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, marking and sutures are mentioned.
Reviews clinical information provided to determine what pathologic examination is pertinent.
Examines the gross specimen with knowledge of pathologic conditions that may be present and the questions that must be answered.
Dictate the finding in a clear, complete, sufficient manner.
Selects pertinent tissue samples for slide preparation, providing photographs and/or diagrams of specimen and dissection of specimen, prior to and/or after dissection, when requested and/or indicated.
Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Tech II or Pathologist Assistant, as needed.
Maintain general appearance of the laboratory.
Comply with all OSHA laboratory safety standards and regulations.
Routine handling of biohazardous and/or chemical hazardous material.
Participate in applicable safety training sessions.
Know the location and contents of the safety policies and procedures and safety equipment.
Maintain compliance with company and department policies and procedures.
Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, client and/or company records and issues.
Adhere to department schedule to meet workflow demands.
Communicate effectively with all levels of management, co-workers and clients to provide quality customer service.
Work effectively within a team-orientated department and company.
At times, overtime, on call or altered scheduling may be required.
Perform other duties as directed.