Pathologists Assistant

About the role

This position offers an opportunity to join FPS at Lawnwood Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare. The role involves working closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities and ensuring efficient workflow processes in frozen section and gross examination areas.

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 assistant's 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
• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• Minimum three to five years' experience in a pathology histology laboratory setting
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred
• 3-5 years grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or Master's degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation
• Dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence)

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