Grossing Technician

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At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

Responsible for the gross examination and dictation of small surgical specimens and the performance of frozen sections. Responsible for the ordering, set up and preparation of tissue specimens for examination by Histology, Cytology and Pathologists. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

Specimen Examination

Performs certain gross examinations as directed by the pathologist assistants and supervising pathologists, such as small surgical specimens. Produce accurate dictations using Dictaphone.

Specimen Quality

Cut, stain, and coverslip frozen sections. Ensure specimen integrity by obtaining appropriate patient identification, data collection, specimen collection by using knowledge of medical terminology and Anatomy. Disinfect cryostats as needed. Rotate and change reagents on all Histology tissue processors as required and performs weekly Preventative Maintenance.

Specimen Preparation

Prepare specimens and produce Thin Prep Pap smear slides using the Thin Prep 3000 or T2000 processor Evaluate Non-Gyn specimens to determine the best method of preparation, produce high-quality Cytology non-gyn slides and determine appropriate cellblocks using approved method, operate the stainer/coverslipper and operate the Thin Prep Imager and Cellient methods.

Specimen Processing

Utilize Health Information System & Lab Information Systems to process specimens, order and verify processing and billing tasks, receive transferred specimens, search EPIC for orders and print labels. Register Ambulatory Patients in EPIC and release provider orders in EPIC.

Specimen Disposal

Disposes of surgical tissue, autopsy tissue, Cytology specimens, prepares limbs and fetuses for burial using appropriate PPE and chemical safety guidelines to insure a safe working environment.

Specimen Documentation

Organize specimen documentation, file slides, and billing info and communicates with reference labs: ERA/PRA, muscle biopsies, renal tumor protocol, GOG studies and slides for consultation to facilitate patient diagnosis.

Purchasing & Supplies

Monitor inventory supplies and restock daily, give Supervisor order form for supplies before running out, put away Lab stock, assist with maintaining supplies and stains

Professional Development & Training

Enhances professional growth and development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education, in-service training and the School of Medical Technology. Implements iCARE principles using communication skills and human relations to promote quality patient care and productive working environment.

Quality Control/Quality Management

Review, document and sign-off all Quality Control/Quality Monitor documents for AP equipment and processes. Responsible for maintaining quality monitors within manufacturer guidelines and instituting appropriate corrective measures when needed.

Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on all AP equipment, responsible for contacting Clinical Engineering or Technical Service when needed, maintain file of all Service Call documents.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science Discipline

Specialized Knowledge:

• Medical terminology
• Knowledge of Anatomy
• Computer literate
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Customer service
• Communication skills

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.