Highlights
Gross pathology involves the dictation of overall description of specimen to include size, the cutting of the specimen, loading specimens into processor to prepare specimen blocks for specimen block cutting staining, and Pathology analysis. Minimum: Associate’sDegree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent education/training.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Muskegon, Michigan |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results |
Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Position Summary:
Prepares tissue for gross pathology. Gross pathology involves the dictation of overall description of specimen to include size, the cutting of the specimen, loading specimens into processor to prepare specimen blocks for specimen block cutting staining, and Pathology analysis. Registers patient/specimens, assigning unique numbers to each specimen, and orders tests, which are tied to charges. Processes surgical specimens by a frozen process to quickly prepare specimens for Pathologist analysis for patients during surgery
What Grossing Assistant, will do:
Abletoperformregistrationandorderingoftests.
Abilitytofocusandproperlylabelcassettewithcorrectassociatedwithdictationjobnumbers.
Abletoassistwithspecimencuttingandgrossdescriptiondictation.
Abletooperatebasicequipment–i.e.cryostat.
Abletopreparespecimensfortissueprocessor.
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Minimum:
- Associate’sDegree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent education/training
- Preferred:Bachelor’sDegreewithemphasisinthesciencessuchasbiologyand anatomy.
RelatedExperience
Minimum:Performanalyticalfunctionssuchascalculating,weighingandcorrelatingofinformation Preferred:Tissue cutting skills, anatomical lab experience.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
- 403b with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% paid CEU
- Paid Time Off
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.