Surgical Technician - $26-44 per hour

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Surgical Technician for a job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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Are you looking for a career as a Gross Technician in Surgical Pathology ? Look no further than BJC! As a Gross Technician, you play a crucial role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Join our Laboratory-Surgical Pathology team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.

• Full Time (40 hours/week)
• Must be willing to work predominantly evenings and Saturdays. Evening (11 a.m.-8 p.m.) and Saturday morning (8 a.m.-12 p.m.)

• Benefits Eligible
• Skills: Grosses things that are entirely submitted aka biopsies, endometrial curettings, etc

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

No other organization offers an opportunity for exploration and discovery like Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As a laboratory professional with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll have exposure to the most advanced testing protocols and processes in medical diagnostics, and one of St. Louis' widest varieties of disciplines and specialties in laboratory careers. Our full-service, 24/7 laboratory is known for its leading-edge technology and the most progressive clinical techniques in practice today. you'll be working with the best, in a supportive atmosphere that will encourage your growth and advancement. Plus, you'll have opportunities to share your skills and knowledge by participating in clinical trials and research in conjunction with leading organizations such as the Washington University School of Medicine.

Role Purpose

Under the direction of the PA supervisor and Director of Surgical Pathology, this role examines, describes, and sections biopsies and small, simple, uncomplicated resection specimens, requiring independent medical judgment with indirect supervision. This role will prepare frozen section tissue and slides for rapid diagnosis; performs general lab functions, technologist activities and quality assurance; maintains laboratory equipment, supplies and records; acts as a technical resource for accessioners, students, residents and other trainees; and supports compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Handling & Grossing: Independently examine, dissect, and section biopsies and uncomplicated resection specimens; perform gross dissection, dictate findings, submit for histology, photograph as needed, and ensure proper specimen accessioning and patient ID under supervision of PAs and Pathologists.
• Clinical Data Review & Documentation: Summarize patient medical history from requisition forms, review EMRs for relevant clinical/radiologic data, and operate voice dictation and telepathology systems.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Check specimens and requisitions for accurate labeling and demographics, coordinate with accessioning to correct errors, and maintain specimen integrity throughout processing.
• Technical Support & Maintenance: Assist with frozen sections (orient, freeze, cut, stain), anticipate special processing needs (e.g., decalcification, lymphoma workup), troubleshoot technical systems, and maintain cleanliness and supply levels in the gross room.
• Collaboration & Escalation: Work closely with PAs and Pathologists, escalate complex cases as needed, assist with specimen distribution, and seek guidance for supervised specimen types while grossing independently within scope.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree

Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID #107896. Posted job title: Gross Technician - Surgical Pathology

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.