Grossing Technician

HCA Healthcare•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Grossing Technician with MSO - FPS North Texas Division you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Benefits MSO - FPS North Texas Division offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the MSO - FPS North Texas Division family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Grossing Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential! Job Summary and Qualifications GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The employee is responsible for daily activities associated with the processing of tissues as received from surgical procedures; participation in the education of pathology residents in tissue processing and participation in the quality assurance activities that are associated with these processes. The incumbent will serve as a Grossing Technician in the Gross Room and Frozen Section Services area under the supervision of the Pathologists Assistant Lead or Medical Director of Pathology Services. SUPERVISOR: Division Director of Physician Services/Operations, Pathology Services

Requirements

Associate's degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological) or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or;
Education / training equivalent to the above that includes the following:
60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, 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, AND
Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
1 year of histology and/or grossing experience required

Nice To Haves

Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred

Responsibilities

Performs gross examinations, dissection and description of tissues.
Workload is prioritized and managed to meet expected Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements.
Competence is maintained and new skills are added as procedures and technologies change.
Tissue sampling, gross descriptions and dictations are accurate and according to procedure.
Specimens are photographed when appropriate for archival purposes.
Performs gross procedures and dictation on routine and complex specimens as required
Disposes of specimens as per guidelines and accreditation requirements
Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all equipment contacting company technical service representative as required
Maintains digital equipment, keeps ready for use, produces digital photos, and assists with uploading and storage of digital files
Performs and ensures that gross room and frozen section areas are kept clean at all times all tools maintained in assigned areas, etc.
Performs and ensures that tissue storage area/racks are kept clean, organized for rapid retrieval.
Maintains tissue storage area/ racks/ etc. as per guidelines and accreditation requirements. Trains and educates laboratory personnel and residents in the processing of surgical tissues.
Gross room procedures are communicated to staff in a clear and concise manner.
Problems are resolved with appropriate consultation and communication to supervisor and medical staff.
Performance of residents is evaluated in conjunction with managerial and medical staff. Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety and compliance programs and ensures that these principles are applied in the Gross room.
Compliance guidelines are applied to testing and reporting activities.
Chemicals, hazardous wastes and sharps are handled accurately and safely.
Quality Assurance data is collected and summarized for reporting as needed.
Suggestions are made for Process Improvement initiatives Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of Surgical Pathology protocols.
Ensures that the procedure manual is updated annually to reflect current methodology, medical staff requests and all federal, state and laboratory accreditation standards.
Electronic information/data systems are used to access and input tissue sample information and departmental communications accurately.
Ensures that accuracy and quality are maintained for activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.