Grossing Histologic Technician

Mon-Fri ~11am-7:30p (exact start time TBD)

Seeking a motivated and experienced Histology Grossing Technician with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality patient care. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, capable of working independently with minimal supervision, and able to effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include the accurate receipt, identification, gross examination, dissection, photography, and processing of low- to moderate-complexity tissue specimens in accordance with departmental policies and quality standards. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and critical-thinking abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and problem-solving.

Previous experience with Epic and laboratory information systems is preferred. Candidates must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds and contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the Anatomic Pathology department. No weekend, holiday, or call responsibilities are required for this position.

• Full-Time; 40 hours/week
• Mon-Fri ~11am-7:30p (exact start time TBD)
• Winston Salem, NC

• Associate's degree in a Biological Science from a regionally accredited college/university required.
• Two years' grossing experience preferred.

• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification preferred.

• →Performs specimen grossing, including photography and preparation of related surgical pathology reports.
• →Available to answer questions from attending pathologists regarding the dictation and orientation of gross surgical specimens.
• →Accession surgical pathology specimens.
• →Assists in compiling data for Surgical Pathology Quality Assurance reports.
• →Maintains and updates the Department's gross specimen handbook.
• →Performs regular equipment maintenance.
• →Troubleshoots equipment.
• →Acts as a liaison between the pathology department and hospital staff.
• →Supports the operations of the anatomic pathology lab and histology department, as requested.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with personal computers including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and statistics.
• Experience beyond the minimum.

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.