HCA Healthcare
Grossing Technician PRN – HCA Healthcare
Join us as a Grossing Technician PRN at HCA Healthcare. We are looking for experienced individuals to support our Gross Room and Frozen Section Services.
Description Do you have the PRN career opportunity you want as a Grossing Technician? We have an exciting opportunity to join MSO – FPS North Texas Division, part of HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial well‑being.
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Job Summary and Qualifications GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : The employee is responsible for daily activities associated with the processing of tissues as received from surgical procedures; participates in the education of pathology residents in tissue processing and in quality‑assurance activities. The incumbent will serve as a Grossing Technician in the Gross Room and Frozen Section Services area under the supervision of the Pathologists' Assistant Lead or Medical Director of Pathology Services. SUPERVISOR: Division Director of Physician Services/Operations, Pathology Services.
Performs gross examinations, dissection and description of tissues.
Prioritizes and manages workload to meet expected Turn‑Around‑Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements.
Maintains competence and updates skills as procedures and technologies change.
Ensures tissue sampling, gross descriptions and dictations are accurate and according to procedure.
Photographs specimens when appropriate for archival purposes.
Performs gross procedures and dictation on routine and complex specimens as required.
Disposes of specimens as per guidelines and accreditation requirements.
Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all equipment; contacts company technical support as required.
Maintains digital equipment, keeps it ready for use, produces digital photos and assists with uploading and storage of digital files.
Ensures the gross room and frozen section areas are kept clean at all times; all tools are maintained in assigned areas.
Ensures the tissue storage area/racks are kept clean and organized for rapid retrieval.
Trains and educates laboratory personnel and residents in the processing of surgical tissues.
Communicates gross room procedures to staff clearly and concisely.
Resolves problems with appropriate consultation and communication to supervisor and medical staff.
Evaluates resident performance in conjunction with managerial and medical staff.
Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety and compliance programs and ensures these principles are applied in the Gross room.
Applies compliance guidelines to testing and reporting activities.
Handles chemicals, hazardous wastes and sharps accurately and safely.
Collects and summarizes quality assurance data for reporting as needed.
Suggests process‑improvement initiatives; participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of surgical pathology protocols.
Ensures the procedure manual is updated annually to reflect current methodology, medical staff requests and all federal, state and laboratory accreditation standards.
Uses electronic information/data systems to access and input tissue sample information and departmental communications accurately.
Ensures accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.
Education
Associate’s degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological) or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution.
Or education/training equivalent to the above that includes:
60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semesters of chemistry, 6 of biology, and 12 of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
Laboratory training including completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Experience
1 year of histology and/or grossing experience required.
Certification / License
Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred.
About HCA Healthcare HCA Healthcare, based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in HCA Healthcare hospitals, corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market‑rate compensation to continuing education and career‑advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Description Do you have the PRN career opportunity you want as a Grossing Technician? We have an exciting opportunity to join MSO – FPS North Texas Division, part of HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial well‑being.
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Job Summary and Qualifications GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : The employee is responsible for daily activities associated with the processing of tissues as received from surgical procedures; participates in the education of pathology residents in tissue processing and in quality‑assurance activities. The incumbent will serve as a Grossing Technician in the Gross Room and Frozen Section Services area under the supervision of the Pathologists' Assistant Lead or Medical Director of Pathology Services. SUPERVISOR: Division Director of Physician Services/Operations, Pathology Services.
Performs gross examinations, dissection and description of tissues.
Prioritizes and manages workload to meet expected Turn‑Around‑Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements.
Maintains competence and updates skills as procedures and technologies change.
Ensures tissue sampling, gross descriptions and dictations are accurate and according to procedure.
Photographs specimens when appropriate for archival purposes.
Performs gross procedures and dictation on routine and complex specimens as required.
Disposes of specimens as per guidelines and accreditation requirements.
Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all equipment; contacts company technical support as required.
Maintains digital equipment, keeps it ready for use, produces digital photos and assists with uploading and storage of digital files.
Ensures the gross room and frozen section areas are kept clean at all times; all tools are maintained in assigned areas.
Ensures the tissue storage area/racks are kept clean and organized for rapid retrieval.
Trains and educates laboratory personnel and residents in the processing of surgical tissues.
Communicates gross room procedures to staff clearly and concisely.
Resolves problems with appropriate consultation and communication to supervisor and medical staff.
Evaluates resident performance in conjunction with managerial and medical staff.
Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety and compliance programs and ensures these principles are applied in the Gross room.
Applies compliance guidelines to testing and reporting activities.
Handles chemicals, hazardous wastes and sharps accurately and safely.
Collects and summarizes quality assurance data for reporting as needed.
Suggests process‑improvement initiatives; participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of surgical pathology protocols.
Ensures the procedure manual is updated annually to reflect current methodology, medical staff requests and all federal, state and laboratory accreditation standards.
Uses electronic information/data systems to access and input tissue sample information and departmental communications accurately.
Ensures accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.
Education
Associate’s degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological) or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution.
Or education/training equivalent to the above that includes:
60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semesters of chemistry, 6 of biology, and 12 of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
Laboratory training including completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Experience
1 year of histology and/or grossing experience required.
Certification / License
Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred.
About HCA Healthcare HCA Healthcare, based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in HCA Healthcare hospitals, corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market‑rate compensation to continuing education and career‑advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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