What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT OR GROSS ROOM TECHNICIAN position at Sonic Anatomic Pathology?
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. Youve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. Youre 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 :
Company :
Sonic Anatomic Pathology
Well give you :
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 :
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.
