Grossing Technician PRN

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Grossing Technician PRNHCA Healthcare Benefits HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + 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 free 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 (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits ( _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._ We are seeking a(an) Grossing Technician PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply 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; participation in the education of pathology residents in tissue processing and participation in the quality assurance activities that are associated with these processes. 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. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Performs gross examinations, dissection and description of tissues. u2022 Workload is prioritized and managed to meet expected Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements. u2022 Competence is maintained and new skills are added as procedures and technologies change. u2022 Tissue sampling, gross descriptions and dictations are accurate and according to procedure. u2022 Specimens are photographed when appropriate for archival purposes. u2022 Performs gross procedures and dictation on routine and complex specimens as required u2022 Disposes of specimens as per guidelines and accreditation requirements u2022 Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all equipment contacting company technical service representative as required u2022 Maintains digital equipment, keeps ready for use, produces digital photos, and assists with uploading and storage of digital files u2022 Performs and ensures that gross room and frozen section areas are kept clean at all times all tools maintained in assigned areas, etc. u2022 Performs and ensures that tissue storage area/racks are kept clean, organized for rapid retrieval. u2022 Maintains tissue storage area/ racks/ etc. as per guidelines and accreditation requirements. Trains and educates laboratory personnel and residents in the processing of surgical tissues. u2022 Gross room procedures are communicated to staff in a clear and concise manner. u2022 Problems are resolved with appropriate consultation and communication to supervisor and medical staff. u2022 Performance of residents is evaluated in conjunction with managerial and medical staff. Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety and compliance programs and ensures that these principles are applied in the Gross room. u2022 Compliance guidelines are applied to testing and reporting activities. u2022 Chemicals, hazardous wastes and sharps are handled accurately and safely. Last Update: April 1, 2024 u2022 Quality Assurance data is collected and summarized for reporting as needed. u2022 Suggestions are made for Process Improvement initiatives Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of Surgical Pathology protocols. u2022 Ensures that the procedure manual is updated annually to reflect current methodology, medical staff requests and all federal, state and laboratory accreditation standards. u2022 Electronic information/data systems are used to access and input tissue sample information and departmental communications accurately. u2022 Ensures that accuracy and quality are maintained for activities. EDUCATION: u2022 Associateu2019s degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological) or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or; u2022 Education / training equivalent to the above that includes the following: o 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, 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, AND o Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) EXPERIENCE: u2022 1 year of histology and/or grossing experience required CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: u2022 Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a clinical laboratory environment, requiring the following: u2022 Prolonged sitting and standing with some bending, stretching, and stooping. u2022 Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to manually cut and prepare tissue specimens with blade, as well as, operate dictation/transcription devices, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. u2022 Normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. u2022 Periodic travel between pathology laboratory locations Physician Services Group ( is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcareu2019s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldu2019s Most Ethical Companiesu00ae by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Created: 2026-01-26