Gross Technician

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications

• 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! You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Responsible for dissecting, analyzing, and generating gross descriptions for low-mid complexity specimens received in the laboratory for microscopic diagnosis.
• In this position:
• Location:
• Multicare
• Tacoma
• General
• Hospital,
• Tacoma,
• WA
• Status:
• Full-time
• Shift: 1st
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Benefit Eligible

Duties & 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. Maintain general appearance of the laboratory. Comply with all OSHA laboratory safety standards and regulations. Routine handling of biohazardous and/or chemical hazardous material. Participate in applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety policies and procedures and safety equipment. Maintain compliance with company and department policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations. Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, client and/or company records and issues. Adhere to department schedule to meet workflow demands. Communicate effectively with all levels of management, co-workers and clients to provide quality customer service. Work effectively within a team-orientated department and company. At times, overtime, on call or altered scheduling may be required. Perform other duties as directed. Education and Experience: 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. We’ll give you: 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! We also want you to know: This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties. Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, training, and benefits. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Job Category: Laboratory Operations Company: Aurora Diagnostics LLC Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Sonic Healthcare USA Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.