Grossing Histologic Technician

Department:
60943 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Operating Room Pathology

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Mon-Fri ~11am-7:30p (exact start time TBD)

Seeking a motivated and experienced Histology Grossing Technician with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality patient care. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, capable of working independently with minimal supervision, and able to effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include the accurate receipt, identification, gross examination, dissection, photography, and processing of low- to moderate-complexity tissue specimens in accordance with departmental policies and quality standards. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and critical-thinking abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and problem-solving.

Previous experience with Epic and laboratory information systems is preferred. Candidates must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds and contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the Anatomic Pathology department. No weekend, holiday, or call responsibilities are required for this position.

Pay Range:
$24.10 - $36.15

Position Highlights:

- Full-Time; 40 hours/week
- Mon-Fri ~11am-7:30p (exact start time TBD)
- Winston Salem, NC

Education/Experience:

- Associate's degree in a Biological Science from a regionally accredited college/university required.
- Two years' grossing experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification and/or Registration:

- HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

- Performs specimen grossing, including photography and preparation of related surgical pathology reports.
- Available to answer questions from attending pathologists regarding the dictation and orientation of gross surgical specimens.
- Accession surgical pathology specimens.
- Assists in compiling data for Surgical Pathology Quality Assurance reports.
- Maintains and updates the Department's gross specimen handbook.
- Performs regular equipment maintenance.
- Troubleshoots equipment.
- Acts as a liaison between the pathology department and hospital staff.
- Supports the operations of the anatomic pathology lab and histology department, as requested.

Skills/Qualifications:

- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with personal computers including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and statistics.
- Experience beyond the minimum.

Work Environment :

- Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients.
- Exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne disease.
- Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection).
- Subject to cuts from microtome knives and injury from sharps.
- Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
- Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
- Possible exposure to toxic/flammable/explosive chemicals and gases.
- Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
- Moderate noise environment.
- May require judgement/action which could result in death of patient.
- Subject to many interruptions.
- Subject to stressful situations.

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.