Grossing Technician - 2nd Shift

Sonic Healthcare USA•Greensboro, NC

10d•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 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 role involves performing routine and non-routine activities in the preparation of surgical specimens for Histological processing, ensuring appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling, and performing gross description and dissection of specimens. The ideal candidate will describe gross anatomic features of specimens, review clinical information to determine pertinent pathologic examination, examine specimens with knowledge of potential pathologic conditions, and dictate findings clearly and completely. This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI), and employees are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards.

Requirements

At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
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

2+ years of 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.
Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, and some moderate complexity specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings 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 findings in a clear, complete, sufficient manner.