Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Grossing Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join FPS at Trident Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
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
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
Benefits
FPS at Trident Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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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.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 PRN 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.
At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.