Grossing Technician

Hourly Wage Estimate: $22\.05 \- $31\.99 / hour

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Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump\-start your career as a Grossing Technician today with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.

##### Benefits

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's 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.*

Come join our team as a Grossing Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13\.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

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.

The Grossing Tech 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.

Job Summary:

• 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 and 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 supervisors and medical staff.
• The 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 waste and sharps are handled accurately and safely.
• 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.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a science\-related field (major coursework in the biological sciences; preferably in chemistry, biology, or immunology) from an accredited university or Graduate 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 experience required
• Experience with grossing routine specimens(gallbladder, appendix, uteruses' etc.)

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."\- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co\-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Grossing Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.