Grossing Technician

About the role

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes!

Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Tyler, TX
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Full-time: Benefit Eligible

Responsibilities

• Selects and performs dissection of skin specimens, margins and surgical samples following the surgical grossing protocol to ensure accurate and high quality processing of specimens.
• Maintains accurate records of each specimen grossed for diagnostic and archive purposes.
• Creates historical information by dictating accurate detailed descriptions to support diagnosis.
• Drives workflow by coordinating the loading of specimens into the tissue processor for efficient use of equipment time.
• Maintains company integrity by maintaining security and confidentiality of all data, procedures and data system components.

Requirements

• 1 year of laboratory training or experience in grossing preferred.
• An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include:
  • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR
  • 24 semester hours of science courses that includes:
    • 6 semester hours of chemistry,
    • 6 semester hours of biology, and
    • 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Benefits

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40