Grossing Technician - Per Diem - All - Anatomic Pathology @ MV

El Camino Health•Mountain View, CA

9d•$37 - $56

About The Position

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. FTE 0 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 0 Work Shift All Shifts: 8 hours

Requirements

Associate’s degree in science or equivalent required.
One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Technical experience in a gross laboratory preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically understanding of Pathology
Excellent data entry, word processing, spelling, grammar and editing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skill in laboratory
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work under changing conditions requiring reprioritization of workflow.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Ability to use a high level of discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures appropriate specimen accessioning
Describes gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens without selective sampling.
Dictates the macroscopic description for routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens without selective sampling, including anatomic site, measurements and dimensions, weight, count, color, and any abnormal findings according to written policies and procedures.
Prepares routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens for histology examinations
Escalates non-routine or complex surgical specimens to the Pathologist Assistant or Pathologist.
Archives samples after analysis and responds to inquiries regarding specimens from internal and external departments
Completes assignments with accuracy and in a timely manner without compromising the quality of the patient sample
Participates in training and ad-hoc projects as directed
Exercises good judgement in recognizing and correcting irregularities and/or unusual requests
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Adheres to CAP, CLIA, state regulations, HIPAA, safety, and OSHA regulations.
Complies with all aspects of the job according to written procedure.