##### 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.
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*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. • Workload is prioritized and managed to meet expected Turn\-Around\-Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements. • Competence is maintained and new skills are added as procedures and technologies change. • Tissue sampling, gross descriptions and dictations are accurate and according to procedure. • Specimens are photographed 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 contacting company technical service representative as required • Maintains digital equipment, keeps ready for use, produces digital photos, and assists with uploading and storage of digital files • Performs and ensures that gross room and frozen section areas are kept clean at all times all tools maintained in assigned areas, etc. • Performs and ensures that tissue storage area/racks are kept clean, organized for rapid retrieval. • 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. • Gross room procedures are communicated to staff in a clear and concise manner. • Problems are resolved with appropriate consultation and communication to supervisor and medical staff. • 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. • Compliance guidelines are applied to testing and reporting activities. • Chemicals, hazardous wastes and sharps are handled accurately and safely. Last Update: April 1, 2024 • Quality Assurance data is collected and summarized for reporting as needed. • Suggestions are made for Process Improvement initiatives Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of Surgical Pathology protocols. • Ensures that the procedure manual is updated annually to reflect current methodology, medical staff requests and all federal, state and 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 are maintained for 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 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: • 1 year of histology and/or grossing experience required
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: • Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred
DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a clinical laboratory environment, requiring the following: • Prolonged sitting and standing with some bending, stretching, and stooping. • 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. • Normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. • 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 Healthcare’s 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 World’s 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.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."\- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co\-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Grossing Technician PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing \- apply today!
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