Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Grossing Technician with MSO - FPS North Texas Division you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

MSO - FPS North Texas Division offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the MSO - FPS North Texas Division family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Grossing Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The employee is responsible for daily activities associated with the processing of tissues as received from surgical procedures; participation in the education of pathology residents in tissue processing and participation in the quality assurance activities that are associated with these processes. The incumbent will serve as a Grossing Technician in the Gross Room and Frozen Section Services area under the supervision of the Pathologists Assistant Lead or Medical Director of Pathology Services. SUPERVISOR: Division Director of Physician Services/Operations, Pathology Services

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Performs gross examinations, dissection and description of tissues.

• Workload is prioritized and managed to meet expected Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements.

• Competence is maintained and new skills are added as procedures and technologies change.

• Tissue sampling, gross descriptions and dictations are accurate and according to procedure.

• Specimens are photographed when appropriate for archival purposes.

• Performs gross procedures and dictation on routine and complex specimens as required

• Disposes of specimens as per guidelines and accreditation requirements

• Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all equipment contacting company technical service representative as required

• Maintains digital equipment, keeps ready for use, produces digital photos, and assists with uploading and storage of digital files

• Performs and ensures that gross room and frozen section areas are kept clean at all times all tools maintained in assigned areas, etc.

• Performs and ensures that tissue storage area/racks are kept clean, organized for rapid retrieval.

• Maintains tissue storage area/ racks/ etc. as per guidelines and accreditation requirements. Trains and educates laboratory personnel and residents in the processing of surgical tissues.

• Gross room procedures are communicated to staff in a clear and concise manner.

• Problems are resolved with appropriate consultation and communication to supervisor and medical staff.

• Performance of residents is evaluated in conjunction with managerial and medical staff. Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety and compliance programs and ensures that these principles are applied in the Gross room.

• Compliance guidelines are applied to testing and reporting activities.

• Chemicals, hazardous wastes and sharps are handled accurately and safely.

• Quality Assurance data is collected and summarized for reporting as needed.

• Suggestions are made for Process Improvement initiatives Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of Surgical Pathology protocols.

• Ensures that the procedure manual is updated annually to reflect current methodology, medical staff requests and all federal, state and laboratory accreditation standards.

• Electronic information/data systems are used to access and input tissue sample information and departmental communications accurately.

• Ensures that accuracy and quality are maintained for activities.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological) or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or;

• Education / training equivalent to the above that includes the following:

o 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, 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, AND

o Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of histology and/or grossing experience required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Grossing Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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