Grossing Technician

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview:

Integrates knowledge, theory and practice to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of pathology. Maintains competence in all routine practices (e.g. specimen handling and preparation, tissue gross examination within limits defined by department procedures, and specimen storage/retrieval/disposal); routine maintenance; and basic troubleshooting. Duties may include receiving, preparing, archiving and/or retrieving specimens/material; preparing and or stocking department supplies and reagents; performing quality assurance tasks; and assisting with post-mortem examinations.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• College Courses: 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university that includes the following:  24 semester hours of science related courses to include 6 semester hours of biology, 6 semester hours of chemistry, and 12 semester hours of other science courses in combination.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated basic knowledge and technical competence in specimen collection and preparation, laboratory operations, and quality assurance.

• Quantity of Work: Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames.

• Quality of Work: Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.

• Culturally Competent Communication: Ability to compassionately and effectively interact individuals and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

• Workflow Management: Ability to appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information system failures, shift-to-shift hand-offs, priority test orders, and specimen integrity issues.

• Adherence to Practices & Procedures: Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

 

Job Shift:

Evenings

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $38.84 to $48.54 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.