GROSSING ASSISTANT - Bassett Medical Center : Job Details

Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities:

The Grossing Assistant receives and prepares samples for pathological examination. Assists in the gross examination and dissection of simple anatomic pathology specimens. Performs testing following established procedures. Correlates knowledge and understanding of theory and technical elements of testing to solve problems and answers questions effectively and efficiently. Performs clinical laboratory procedures and examinations which require exercise of independent judgment and which are performed under the supervision of a pathologists assistant, laboratory manager/supervisor, or director of a clinical laboratory.

• Selects and prepares representative tissue sections for histological and microscopic examination on simple surgical specimens.
• Participates in frozen sectioning by orienting tissue specimens in a manner to produce a full section for quick freezing, staining and microscopic viewing.
• Performs specialized procedures such as decalcification, photographing, inking and special specimen sampling requests.
• Determines acceptability of specimens and receives specimens and accurately test requests.
• Prepares slides and tests for macroscopic and microscopic examination and performs manual and automatic staining procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Performs quality control processes.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, instruments, reagents and/or supplies and required documentation.
• Follows all institution and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• review work of students as assigned.
• Performs other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• 2 Year / Associate Degree or Service of the United States or the military service of the state, which may, where applicable, be accepted by the NYS Education Department for licensing purposes as equivalent education or training in lieu of all or part of an approved program, required
• Candidates must be qualified as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histotechnician in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations required
• Licensure by NYS SED or licensure eligible with a limited permit or limited license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histotechnician, required
  • Limited Permit is granted to individuals that meet the educational requirements for licensure except for the licensing examination which must be taken within one year from the issuance of a limited permit. Limited License is granted to individuals who are working in the lab completing the education and examination requirements necessary to be licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histotechnician. Limited licenses cannot be renewed and will not be valid beyond September 1, 2016

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in standard histology laboratory methodologies, required
• Expereince in a clinical laboratory, preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Must have one of the following licenses, required
  • Licensure by NYS SED as a Clinical Laboratory Technician
  • Licensure by NYS SED as a Certified Histological Technician
  • Licensure by NYS SED as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Skills:

• Accuracy
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Logical Thinking
• Computer Skills
• Reliability
• Laboratory Skills
• Technical Skills

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, walking
• Constant fit testing

Hazards:

• Frequent bodily fluid/bloodborne exposure, chemical, mechanical

Working Conditions:

• Occasional extreme temperatures, vibration, fumes, gases, odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards:

Bassett Healthcare Networks commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only):Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.Min:USD $32.00/Hr.Max:USD $48.00/Hr.EEO Statement (Text Only):We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.