Experienced Pathologist Assistant

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Essential Responsibilities

• Follows authorized technical procedures when performing patient testing.
• Mets turn-around-times established for testing and reporting patient results.
• Receives specimens into laboratory using appropriate patient identifier and labeling requirements and receives them into the electronic medical record including registration of specimens from outpatients.
• Calls for calibration of instruments and equipment in the laboratory as well as routine maintenance.
• Lables tissue cassettes using block control sheets.
• Assists in the preparation of frozen tissue sections (label, cutting and stain slides).
• Performs gross descriptions of all samples.
• Prepares patients for evisceration for post-anatomical diagnosis during autopsy.
• Photographs specimens for documentation and conference preparation.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Assumes responsibility of own professional development and mentors others.
• Completes annual competency assessment.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2)

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Masters in PA preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience including 1 year of grossing experience required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified by the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) or must be Board eligible for certification by ASCP as a PA, Must obtain licensure within one year of hire.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 3)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree and completion of CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, formerly NCCLS, National Committee on Clinical Laboratory Standards) accredited program required. "Grandfather" PA(ASCP) is also acceptable with bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA) required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
• Ability to assist in the pre-analytical phase for specimen procurement, identification and proper specimen handling.
• Performs troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
• Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Knowledge and understanding of Surgical Pathology laboratory processes.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, Pathology of disease and medical terminology.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.