Pathologists Assistant

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pathologists Assistant at FPS at Lawnwood Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare offers comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation. Additionally, there are options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, and various financial protection plans.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities.
• Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistants relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base.
• Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
• Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histological procedures and special stains when appropriate.
• Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.
• Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation.
• Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in a pathology histology laboratory setting.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred.
• Three to five years grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or Master’s degree.

Skills

The ideal candidate should be dedicated to caring for the well-being of others and passionate about creating positive patient interactions. They should also be able to work closely with on-site Pathologists, take instruction, and perform specialized procedures.

Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues, including comprehensive medical coverage, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.