Grossing Technician I
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 are looking for a medical laboratory professional with problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. This opportunity is full-time (Third Shift) Monday through Friday; 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM. In this role, you will perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for Histological processing, according to policies and procedures. You will assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling, perform gross description and dissection of specimens received, and recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, and staining. You will work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards and champion safety, compliance, and quality control. This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.
Requirements
- Must qualify as a High Complexity Testing personnel under CLIA regulations-- bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution.
- 1 year experience in grossing preferred
- 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
- Previous grossing experience
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for Histological processing, according to policies and procedures.
- Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling.
- Perform gross description and dissection of specimens received.
- 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
Benefits
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- 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
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
