Grossing Assistant
Muskegon, MI - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary:
Prepares tissue for gross pathology. Gross pathology involves the dictation of overall description of specimen to include size the cutting of the specimen loading specimens into processor to prepare specimen blocks for specimen block cutting staining and Pathology analysis. Registers patient/specimens assigning unique numbers to each specimen and orders tests which are tied to charges. Processes surgical specimens by a frozen process to quickly prepare specimens for Pathologist analysis for patients during surgery
What Grossing Assistant will do:
Able to perform registration and ordering of tests.
Ability to focus and properly label cassette with correct associated with dictation job numbers.
Able to assist with specimen cutting and gross description dictation.
Able to operate basic equipment i.e. cryostat.
Able to prepare specimens for tissue processor.
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Minimum:
- Associates Degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratorytechnology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent education/training
- Preferred: Bachelors Degree with emphasis in the sciences such as biology and anatomy.
Related Experience
Minimum: Perform analytical functions such as calculating weighing and correlating of information Preferred: Tissue cutting skills anatomical lab experience.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Medical Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
- 403b with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% paid CEU
- Paid Time Off
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more