Grossing Technician

Powered by GI Alliance, Arizona Digestive Health, P.C. (ADH) is committed to providing quality, expert care to our patients in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. Our group of physicians was formed in 2007 in an effort to bring the talents and abilities of some of the most respected names in the Arizona gastroenterology community together to set a new standard of care for patients with digestive diseases. In October 2019, we partnered with the nationwide group GI Alliance to broaden our impact in the Western United States. We are currently seeking a Full time Grossing Technician to join our Pathology Lab located at in Phoenix, Arizona.

Position purpose

The Grossing Technician’s main responsibility is accessioning, documenting and preparing biopsies in the pathology laboratory.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Provide back up for Lab Assistant duties

· Gross, embed, and stain tissue according to designated procedures

· Complete assigned workload within prescribed time limit

· Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining

· Maintain legible, accurate complete logs and record of testing

· Distributing slides to pathologists

· Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment

· Troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation

· Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met

· Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations

· Maintain a clean and well-organized work area

· Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent required AND

· Associate’s degree in science or equivalent science education is required to meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

Experience: One (1) year experience in laboratory setting preferred.

Performance Requirements

· Must be reliable

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Ability to follow instructions/procedures

· Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers

· Ability to perform work activities in a team environment with open communication.

· Strong ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.

· Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while under substantial time pressures and still maintain quality patient care

· Proficient technical (computer) skills.

· Strong multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment

· Self-motivated with initiative.

· Strong sense of ethics.

Physical Requirements

· Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.

· Frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move 25 to 50 pounds.

Arizona Digestive Health offers competitive pay and an array of benefits (for full-time employees) including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and a Health Savings Account both with company contribution, and Paid Time Off. Corporate Discounts through a variety of vendors, including Verizon, Sprint, Best Buy, Lowes, Kohl's, Cinemark, Avis, etc. and Paid Sick Time offered to ALL employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22