Grossing Technician – Histology

NorDx

Scarborough, ME

Full Time

Wage: $27.75 - $30.29

This position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for well qualified and experienced candidates. This bonus will be prorated for Part Time or Per Diem positions. 

• Relocation assistance offered to candidates who qualify.
• Please note this bonus is not available to current MaineHealth employees or prior employees that have been separated for less than 6 months.

Under the indirect supervision of a Pathologist, Pathology Assistant or Histology Management, performs specific tasks and duties to include but not limited to the macroscopic gross description, dissection, and processing of designated surgical specimens. The level (complexity) of specimens grossed will depend on the level of competency of the Grossing Technician and the needs of the department.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education:Must have an associate degree in a biological or chemical science or medical laboratory technology or qualify as a medical technologist with a bachelor degree from an accredited institution, or earned a bachelor degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
• License/Certifications:Certification as a Pathologist Assistant, Histotechnician or Histotechnologist by a recognized professional organization (e.g., ASCP) is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in surgical gross examination is preferred.
• Ability to learn and work efficiently with a variety of laboratory computer systems. 
• Accurate data entry skills are required.
• Must be able to work any shift, holiday and/or weekend as needed.
• Must be able to travel among company sites as needed.
• Satisfactorily demonstrates competency in accordance with competency assessments for the position.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/search?gloc=1&title=&location=&q=grossing

About MaineHealth:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.”  MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org.

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits is competitive, affordable, and includes choices that meet specific, but ever-changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring, and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.