Histotechnologist

Sonic Healthcare USA • Ridgeland, SC

2d

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! Location: Biopsy Diagnostics Days: M- F Hours: Varies - M &W: 1 pm - 9 pm; T, Th, F: 9 am - 5 pm Full-time: Benefit Eligible In this role, you will: 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. 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 finding in a clear, complete, sufficient manner. Selects 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. Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Tech II or Pathologist Assistant, as needed.

Requirements

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

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.
• 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 finding in a clear, complete, sufficient manner.
• Selects 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.
• Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Tech II or Pathologist Assistant, as needed.

Benefits

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree