Grossing Tech PRNHCA Healthcare

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Grossing Tech PRN? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The employeeis responsible fordaily 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.

Job Summary:

• Performsgross examinations,dissection,and description of tissues.
• Workload is prioritized and managed to meet expected Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements.
• Competence ismaintained,and new skills are added as procedures and technologies change.
• Tissue sampling, grossdescriptions,and dictations areaccurateand according to procedure.
• Specimens are photographed whenappropriate forarchival purposes.
• Performs gross procedures and dictation on routine and complex specimens asrequired
• Disposes of specimens as per guidelines and accreditation requirements
• Maintains,repairsand troubleshoots all equipment contacting company technical service representative asrequired
• Maintains digital equipment, keeps ready for use, produces digital photos, andassistswith uploading and storage of digital files
• Performs and ensures that gross room and frozen section areas arekept clean at all timesall toolsmaintainedin assigned areas, etc.
• Performs and ensures that tissue storage area/racks are keptclean andorganized for rapid retrieval.
• Maintainstissue storage area/ racks/ etc. as per guidelines and accreditation requirements.
• Trains and educates laboratory personnel and residents in the processing of surgical tissues.
• Gross room procedures are communicated to staff in a clear and concise manner.
• Problems are resolved withappropriate consultationand communication tosupervisorsand medical staff.
• The performanceof 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.
• Compliance guidelines are applied to testing and reporting activities.
• Chemicals, hazardouswasteand sharps are handled accurately and safely.
• Quality Assurance data is collected and summarized for reporting as needed.
• Suggestions are made for Process Improvement initiatives.
• Participatesin the development,implementation,and maintenance of Surgical Pathology protocols.
• Ensures that the procedure manual is updated annually to reflect currentmethodology, medical staff requests and all federal,stateand laboratory accreditation standards.
• Electronic information/data systems are used to access and input tissue sample information and departmental communications accurately.
• Ensures that accuracy and quality aremaintainedfor activities.

JobQualifications:

• Bachelor'sdegree or higher in a science-related field (major coursework in the biological sciences; preferably in chemistry,biologyor immunology) from an accredited university orGraduate of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists Assistant Training Program and be an AAPA (American Association of Pathologists' Assistants) Fellow or eligible.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred
• 1 year of histology and/or grossing experiencerequired!
• Experience with grossingroutinespecimens(gallbladder, appendix, uterus,etc.)

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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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 Healthcares 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 Worlds Most Ethical Companies 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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Grossing Tech PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.