Grossing Technician - PRN

Sonic Healthcare USA • Fall River, MA

91d

About The Position

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Requirements

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

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.
• Review clinical information provided to determine what pathologic examination is pertinent.
• Examine 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.
• Select 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.
• Escalate non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Tech II or Pathologist Assistant, as needed.
• Comply with all OSHA laboratory safety standards and regulations.
• Routine handling of biohazardous and/or chemical hazardous material.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees