Pathologist Assistant (3rd shift - Up to 35% shift diff)

Job Responsibilities

• Reads Pathology Reports to determine the primary site of the specimen.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify areas of tumor (and normal tissue when needed) on a stained NFR slide and collect the marked areas for molecular analysis using Micro and Macro techniques.
• May possess ability to assess tumor content of tissue (and normal tissue when needed) and order the appropriate testing.
• Maintains a clean workstation.
• Identifies missing/wrong information and opens discrepancies as necessary.
• May possess ability to assess CISH stains for gene amplification.
• Asks a Pathologist for help when they have a question about a case.
• Organizes slides, data, generates tables, and assists with any other requests.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors and the company.
• Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests as required.
• Maintains all necessary documentation and logs.
• Reports all concerns of test quality and/or patient or employee safety to a Supervisor or Safety Officer.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology with one of the following certifications: Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP), Pathologist Assistant (ASCP or AAPA), Histotechnologist (ASCP), other applicable laboratory certification, or internal training.
• Certified as a Medical Doctor (foreign trained is acceptable).
• Bachelor of Science degree that does not fit into the above categories and the following: At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; AND 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination. AND Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); OR At least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
• A high degree of care and attention with strict adherence to defined clinical testing protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters, or PhD in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Relevant qualifications in the technical aspects of pathology.