Pathologist Assistant

About the role

Under the supervision of a pathologist, assists with preparing, dissecting, and selecting pathology specimens for analysis. Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement. Explores opportunities to add value to job (innovative ideas) to benefit the organization and takes ownership of the outcome. Proactively finds other work-related tasks during low census.

Responsibilities

• Collections (autopsy) and gross examination of surgical and autopsy specimens for diagnostic evaluation and reporting.
• Aids pathologist with frozen sections by preparing tissue and producing slides.
• Orders or accesses appropriate tests in Laboratory Information System (LIS) as requested by authorized providers.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand-offs).
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Documents technical information appropriately in the LIS.
• Serves as a mentor or technical resource to both internal and external customers.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the full extent of ability.
• Participates in the laboratory quality plan/program (ex. investigative reports, notification of delays, etc.).
• Participates in the competency process.
• Participates in continuing education classes to maintain licensure and remain updated on changes in the histology field.

Requirements

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with course work sufficient to meet the requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for certification as a Pathologist Assistant. Required Minimum Experience: One years of experience working in an acute care facility as a Pathologist Assistant, preferred. Required License/Certifications: PA(ASCP) or PA(AAPA)* In lieu of ASCP certification as a Pathologist Assistant, consideration will be given to those who have completed a four year medical degree and at least one year of pathology residency. New graduates must provide evidence of certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more
Benefit offerings based on employment status
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