Grossing TechnologistThe Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia • Manassas, Virginia, United States
Grossing Technologist
The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
- Manassas, Virginia, United States
- Manassas, Virginia, United States
About
Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing. Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures. Processes requisitions for testing. Prepares and distributes reports.
Safety: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
Performs quality control testing to assure accuracy of patient testing. Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Practices safety policies to maintain a safe working environment. Performs all duties to satisfy regulations in preparation for inspections.
Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
Provides information and consultation to requestors. Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed. Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers. Participates in regular staff meetings.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.
Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills. Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants. Participates in improvement of methods and processes.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education:Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or other biological science or higher - Required Experience:1-2 years of experience working in an anatomic pathology laboratory environment Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure:Certification as a Histology Technologist (HTL), Cytotechnologist, Pathologist Assistant or a minimum of 5 years of direct experience as a grossing technologist. HTL, CT, or PA Additional Skills/Requirements Required Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code:17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. OTHER
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Languages
- English
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