Grossing Technician PRN

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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 PRN HCA Healthcare

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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 Air Med 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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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.
• 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…