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LOCATION: Miami Lakes, FL

HOURS: Vary

PART TIME: Per Diem

In this role, you will:

• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling.

• Perform gross description and dissection of specimens received.

• Maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.

• Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, marking and sutures are mentioned.

• Reviews clinical information provided to determine what pathologic examination is pertinent.

• Examines the gross specimen with knowledge of pathologic conditions that may be present and the questions that must be answered.

• Dictate the finding in a clear, complete, sufficient manner.

• Selects pertinent tissue samples for slide preparation, providing photographs and/or diagrams of specimen and dissection of specimen, prior to and/or after dissection, when requested and/or indicated.

• Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Tech II or Pathologist Assistant, as needed.

• Maintain general appearance of the laboratory.

• Comply with all OSHA laboratory safety standards and regulations.

• Routine handling of biohazardous and/or chemical hazardous material.

• Participate in applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety policies and procedures and safety equipment.

• Maintain compliance with company and department policies and procedures.

• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, client and/or company records and issues. Adhere to department schedule to meet workflow demands.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, co-workers and clients to provide quality customer service.

• Work effectively within a team-orientated department and company.

• At times, overtime, on call or altered scheduling may be required.

• Perform other duties as directed.

All you need is:

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. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a
  clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the
  ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note
  that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed
  above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in
  each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity
  testing.

We'll give you:

• 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!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to

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Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.