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Specimen Processing - Grossing Technician
Newtown Square, PA
Job Description
Client Summary:
Our client works across the healthcare ecosystem to create a healthier world, one life at a time. Our client provides diagnostic insights from the results of our laboratory testing to empower people, physicians and organizations to take action to improve health outcomes.
Shift/Time Zone: 12-8:30pm est
Job Description: Minimum Qualifications:
1. A.A., A.S., B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent training and experience
2. 3 months to 1 year Histology and/or surgical gross experience preferred
3. Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Tissue Gross Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation
of surgical specimens for Histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.
2. Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain the integrity of the
specimen and patient identification.
3. Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
4. Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistants.
5. Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
6. Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
7. May be trained to perform basic Histology functions (i.e., embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains) if personnel meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician SOP.
8. Complete all associated paperwork.
9. Follow the laboratorya^TMs applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
10. Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
11. 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.
12. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
13. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
14. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
15. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Additional Job Details: Temp to Perm
Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Our client works across the healthcare ecosystem to create a healthier world, one life at a time. Our client provides diagnostic insights from the results of our laboratory testing to empower people, physicians and organizations to take action to improve health outcomes.
Shift/Time Zone: 12-8:30pm est
Job Description: Minimum Qualifications:
1. A.A., A.S., B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent training and experience
2. 3 months to 1 year Histology and/or surgical gross experience preferred
3. Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Tissue Gross Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation
of surgical specimens for Histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.
2. Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain the integrity of the
specimen and patient identification.
3. Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
4. Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistants.
5. Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
6. Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
7. May be trained to perform basic Histology functions (i.e., embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains) if personnel meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician SOP.
8. Complete all associated paperwork.
9. Follow the laboratorya^TMs applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
10. Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
11. 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.
12. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
13. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
14. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
15. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Additional Job Details: Temp to Perm
Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision & Dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts & Rewards
- Payroll Payment Options
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 to 3 years
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