Grossing Technician - Laboratory - Per Diem 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC • Glendale, CA

2d • $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grossing Technician Performs high complexity testing. Performs all duties associated with the gross examination of noncomplex surgical tissue specimens for histologic examination. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

Requirements

• An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR Education/training equivalent to the preceding that Includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, 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.
• Type 60 wpm, familiar with computers and use of word processing software applications.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience working in a Pathology Laboratory preferred.
• 1 year of secretarial/administrative assistant experience preferred.
• 1 year experience grossing small and large surgical specimens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs high complexity testing.
• Performs all duties associated with the gross examination of noncomplex surgical tissue specimens for histologic examination.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree