Grossing Histologic Technician

Position Highlights:

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  Full-Time; 40 hours/week
  
  



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



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  Winston Salem, NC
  
  

Education/Experience:

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  Associate's degree in a Biological Science from a regionally accredited college/university required.
  
  



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  Two years' grossing experience preferred.
  
  

Licensure, Certification and/or Registration:

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

Major Responsibilities:

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  Performs specimen grossing, including photography and preparation of related surgical pathology reports.
  
  



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  Available to answer questions from attending pathologists regarding the dictation and orientation of gross surgical specimens.
  
  



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  Accession surgical pathology specimens.
  
  



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  Assists in compiling data for Surgical Pathology Quality Assurance reports.
  
  



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  Maintains and updates the Department's gross specimen handbook.
  
  



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  Performs regular equipment maintenance.
  
  



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  Troubleshoots equipment.
  
  



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  Acts as a liaison between the pathology department and hospital staff.
  
  



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  Supports the operations of the anatomic pathology lab and histology department, as requested.
  
  

Skills/Qualifications:

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  Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
  



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  Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
  



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  Knowledge and experience with personal computers including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and statistics.
  
  



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  Experience beyond the minimum.
  
  

Work Environment


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  Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients.
  
  



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  Exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne disease.
  
  



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  Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection).
  
  



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  Subject to cuts from microtome knives and injury from sharps.
  
  



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  Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
  
  



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  Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
  
  



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  Possible exposure to toxic/flammable/explosive chemicals and gases.
  
  



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  Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
  
  



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  Moderate noise environment.
  
  



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  May require judgement/action which could result in death of patient.
  
  



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  Subject to many interruptions.
  
  



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  Subject to stressful situations.
  
  

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