This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Laboratory Medical  Non Registered Gross Tech 8167

Location Seattle, WA

Schedule: Training will occur ondays. 8am-5:30pm. Aftertraining candidate wouldhave to work 3rd 11:00-7:30

Projected Duration 6 months

Job code:CVDJP00028167

 

benefits are available

 

Must have histology or grossing experience

 

Training will be held during the day but this req is to cover 3rd shift.HM is looking for Non registered Gross techLooking for candidate to be able to gross around 150 cases w/in shift.Educational requirements:24 semester hours of medical laboratory courses: or24 semester hours of science courses that include:6 semester hours of chemistry: and6 semester hours of biology: and12 semester hours of chemistry/biology/medical lab technology

 

 

Summary:

Perform dissection, gross description, selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelinesFollow the laboratory's procedure for specimen handling and processingAdhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and proceduresAssist other areas rotations within the department with specified assignments in a timely manner after the assigned job has been completedEnsure a professional environment is maintainedIdentify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and work to correct or report the problemMaintain high ethical standards and integrity in performing the assigned dutiesKnowledge of hazardous waste managementKnowledge of personal protection measures and blood borne pathogens

 

 

Responsibilities: Perform technical tasks that involve in the accurate gross description and dissection of surgical specimens Prepare sections of human tissue for pathologist diagnostic study Diagram pertinent gross specimens as necessary Operate a cassette labeler, grossing of human biopsy specimens, tissue processor operation, embedding of tissue specimens, operation of automated stainer and cover-slippers Perform equipment maintenance as needed Record equipment log data Print and collate case worksheets, filing slides, jars, and paperwork, organizing waste and inventory Distribute cases to pathologists for diagnosisCandidate may be asked to do other departmental tasks such as accessioning and scanning materialsRequirements B.S./B.A. Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related science as required by CLIA. Candidate will need to provide official transcripts to be credentialed through the client National Office of Quality before being hired