Pathology Assistant

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to various Johns Hopkins locations.

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees.
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Futuristic Healthcare: Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.
• Benefits: Options for a tax-deferred annuity 401(k) Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Pay

$65.00 - $67.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Location

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities

A pathologist assistant is qualified by academic and practical training to provide the following services under the general direction and supervision of a pathologist:

• Performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description, and tissue sectioning for histological preparation.
• Obtains specimens from the operating rooms and performs appropriate examination including frozen sectioning and reported gross.
• Specimen photography and radiography as needed.
• Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and investigators.
• Performs gross examination of complex surgical specimens, including dissection, description, and tissue sectioning for histological preparation.
• Consistently verifies patient information on specimen and requisition.
• Accurately dissects specimens and selects proper tissue sections according to department protocol.
• Accurately describes specimens clearly and concisely.
• Use of the following equipment/tools: Cryostat, computer, photography equipment, gross stations, dictation systems, telephone/intercom, microscope, cassette etcher, x-ray machine and faxitron, x-ray film developer, and Stryker and bone saws.

Requirements

• Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program.
• ASCP BOR certified (or ASCP BOR exam eligible) or completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor, or equivalent in any of the biological or allied health sciences and Pathologist Assistant/Grossing experience.
• Must be certified PA (ASCP or department approved certifying agency).
• Minimum of 1 year experience is required.