Grossing Technician I

Grossing Technician I - Altamonte Springs FL Monday to Friday6:00 PM to 2:30 AM

Pay range: $23.34 per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

This positionis an entry-level grossing position. The individual will perform surgical gross examinations of small uncomplicated specimens. The level of supervision for each specimen type will be determined by the technical supervisor and/or laboratory director.

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing according to policies and procedures.
• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning andlabeling
• Maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine uncomplicated surgical specimens ensuring that all lesionsmarkingsand sutures are mentioned.
• Capable of grossing low to moderately complex/complicated (i.e. G.I. biopsies EMC/ECC uncomplicated skin biopsies lipomas etc.) specimens under direct and indirect supervision as applicable to training and experience.
• Escalates non-routine complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistants or Pathologists.
• Record measurements weightvolumeand any abnormal findings as applicable.
• Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
• May be trained to perform basic Histology functions (i.e. embedding microtomy routine and special stains and frozen sectioning) if personnel meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications forHistotechnicianSOP.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens includingcytopreparation stainingcoverslipping etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Complete all associated paperwork (i.e. workload recording PM/temperature charts etc.)
• Follow the laboratorys applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager technical supervisor or director.
• Ensure all corporate safety quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local federal CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Comply with all required Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required WorkExperience:

• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Tissue Gross Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
• 1 year of histology and/or grossing experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/orstanding.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manualdexterity

Education

• Associates Degree (Preferred)
• Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current state licensure if applicable (Required)