Grossing Technician II

Job Description Grossing Technician II - Cincinnati, OH, Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM This positionis a grossing position for an individual with limited experience grossing surgical specimens. The individual will perform surgical gross examinations of small, uncomplicated specimens, as well as some more complicated specimens when approved by technical supervisor. The level of supervision for each specimen type will be determined by the technical supervisor and/or laboratory director. Pay range: $26.97+ per hour 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: Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for: - Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week) - 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week) - 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service - Annual incentive plans - Employee stock purchase plan - Education assistance through MyQuest for Education - Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness - and so much more! Responsibilities: 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 and labeling. Maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification. Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned. Capable of grossing moderate to high complex/complicated specimens under direct and indirect supervision, asapplicable to training and experience. Demonstrated ability to handle broader range of specimens with indirect supervision (i.e., gall bladders, oriented skin lesions, etc.). May oversee the performance of Grossing Technician I. Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistants. Record measurements, weight, volume, and 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, staining,coverslipping, 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 laboratory's 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 perform