Pathologist Assistant or Gross Room Technician
Sonic Healthcare USA

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Birmingham, AL

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

Responsible for the accurate gross description, dissection and processing of biopsies, margins and tissue specimens according to established protocols.

• Performs all technical aspects of grossing and dictating tissue specimens using a variety of laboratory materials and equipment under direct supervisor of Pathologist or Pathologist Assistant.
• Ensures specimen integrity upon arrival and throughout the entire process.
• Dictates a gross description for each specimen including, but not limited to anatomical site, size, color, weight, dimensions, count, volume, cut techniques, abnormal findings, dissects and prepares tissue for cassettes.
• Escalates non-routine complicated specimens to the Pathologist.
• Prepares dissected tissue specimens and place into cassettes.
• Loads prepared cassettes into Tissue Processors and starts processor.
• Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures.
• May label requisitions, specimen containers, and cassettes.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.

All you need is:

• Prefer PA completion of NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant training program and certification as a Pathologist Assistant from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC).

• Associate's Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing.
• Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, 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.
• State licensure, if applicable.

Company:

Sonic Anatomic Pathology

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:
Laboratory Operations

Company:
Cunningham Pathology LLC

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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