Grossing Technician

To maintain equity with existing team members, dependent upon various factors, new team members are generally brought in at a rate that typically falls from the minimum to the midpoint of the range. Final compensation placement will vary based on many factors, including placement of existing team members, work experience, skills, geographic location, etc. the stated pay range is our good faith belief at the time of this posting.

Available Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00AM-7:30PM

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Grossing Assistant position is the gross examination and dissection of histological specimens. In addition, this person will provide support of the gross area including the following tasks: order entry, maintenance of equipment, cleaning, and other related tasks.

Personnel falling under this job title will be performing high complexity testing and as such are required to meet the high complexity testing personnel requirements as described in the CLIA regulations (42CFR493.1417 and 42CFR493.1489(b)).

Northwest Pathology, P.S. dba Avero Diagnostics operates on a 24/7/365 basis; individual may be required to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedule flexibility with and without advanced notice is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Complies with regulations and protocols for accurately grossing incoming specimens within their expertise.
• Processes incoming specimens in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety and infection control procedures.
• Assists the Pathologists in a professional manner when needed while grossing.
• Maintains the department in a professional manner.
• Performs order entry of cytology and histology specimens using current LIS.
• Accurately labels, prints cassettes, and prepares specimens for grossing.
• Documents and communicates all QA incidents appropriately.
• Assists Pathologists and the Pathologist Assistant on frozen section procedures.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment in area.
• Performs other related tasks as directed.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree is a plus
• Active and valid US State-Issued Driver’s License with acceptable motor vehicle record as defined and approved by the company’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
• Education/training equivalent to the above 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.

EXPERIENCE

• Laboratory and/or healthcare environment experience is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding and use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Understanding of arithmetic/algebra, basic anatomy and chemistry are beneficial.
• Exhibits patience and approachability, sets positive tone and example for team member behavior, work ethic & quality, abilities, skills and overall performance.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality at all levels; acts with high integrity.
• Establishes and maintains solid interpersonal relationships with team members across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrates and facilitates professional communication skills; must be able to understand, listen, write and speak fluently, professionally, and, effectively in the English language.
• Motivated, responsible and organized self-starter who excels at time management, timely follow-up, meeting commitments, and, possesses a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, research and problem-solving skills. Pro-active ability to identify, assess, improve/refine and solve complex challenges, processes and/or situations.
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively within a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast paced, high growth, team-based environment while successfully handling competing and ever-changing priorities and responsibilities with frequent interruptions.
• Solid track record of taking responsibility and holding one’s self accountable for high quality task deliverables within established deadlines.
• Effective facilitation, collaboration, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Exhibit personal presentation in a professional manner as it relates to appearance, communication and actions.
• Proficient software/computer skills utilizing various applications which includes, but is not limited, to the following: MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, health care database/systems, etc.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Focused on overall team success vs. solely on individual success.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards.
• The organization has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.
• This position works in a demanding, fast-paced office and lab environment with the need to meet daily workload requirements. Incumbent may be exposed to chemicals and requires the use of personal protection equipment and universal precautions.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/keyboards/mice, printers, phones, mobile devices, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, etc. The noise level in the office work environment varies from moderate to loud.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; grasp and/or reach with hands and arms; repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity and ability to adjust focus to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; reading reports, various forms charts or records, transcribing; viewing computer monitor(s); extensive reading; and legally operate a motor vehicle.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties and/or work various shifts as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.