Lexington, KY, USA
9 hours ago
Grossing Technologist/UKHC
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Job Title Grossing Technologist/UKHC Requisition Number RE48149 Working Title Grossing Tech - Histology/Surg Path Department Name H3200:Laboratory Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $23.25-39.10/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

AS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Standing for long periods of time at the grossing station; working at a computer for extended periods; repetitive hand motions; daily exposure to chemicals, blood, and body fluids. Shift Monday – Friday (40 hrs/wk); day shift; hours may vary. Job Summary UK Healthcare is seeking a Grossing Technologist to serve as a Pathologist extender in the surgical pathology gross room.

Duties include but are not limited to: case accessioning; gross description and sampling of small uncomplicated tissue specimens; staining and coverslipping of frozen section tissue; maintaining supplies of gross room; disposal of old specimens; identification and resolution of labeling/identification discrepancies.

Ensure and maintain the confidentiality of patient information and other business information in accordance with HIPAA and other compliance standards. Comply with established UK Healthcare Values and other established policies, including but not limited to compliance, quality, and safety.

Previous grossing experience preferred. Must be a team player with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. All job titles and dates must correspond with those appearing on your resume. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures required. Must meet regulatory requirements to perform high complexity laboratory testing. Epic Beaker experience desired; grossing skills; medical terminology; typing; transcription. Must meet CLIA educational requirements for high-complexity testing. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree with at least one-year paid experience in a pathology laboratory grossing small specimens preferred. Deadline to Apply 11/28/2024 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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