Pathology Assistant
2 weeks ago
The Pathologists‘ Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the pathologist with surgical specimens and other related duties.
- Assists, under the supervision of the pathologist, in selection, preparation, and dissection of surgical tissue sections for routine microscopic examination, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, and other studies where specified.
- Assists in photography and gross description of surgical specimens.
- Ensures accuracy of surgical specimen patient information as well as accurate gross descriptions.
- Assists in the selection and preparation of tissue sections for intraoperative consultations (frozen section), including embedding tissue, cutting tissue on a cryostat, and staining of tissue slides.
- Procures fresh tissue samples for Biorepository tissue banking, ancillary studies such as cytogenetics, flow cytometry, and/or snap freezing for both therapeutic and research purposes.
- Utilizes the Faxitron to obtain x-ray images and sends them to the PACS system.
- Performs proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supplies, and cleanliness needed in the performance of gross anatomic dissection.
- Assists the pathologist in preparing materials for both intra- and interdepartmental teaching exercises.
- Performs all computer system functions necessary to achieve timely reporting of results.
- Assists support staff and/or pathology residents with, as directed by a pathologist, the performance of a post-mortem examination including photography, external examination, situ inspection, evisceration, dissection, recording of data, and any other related task if needed.
- Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs. and stands a minimum of 5 hours a day.
- Adheres to and meets both position-specific yearly competency assessments and the standards identified in the Medical Center‘s Organizational Competencies.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Required Education:
- Bachelor‘s degree from a NAACLS accredited institution as a pathologists‘ assistant with training that must include both didactic lectures and on-site clinical training in anatomic pathology, specifically surgical and autopsy pathology.
- Bachelor degree must be in Health Sciences or other biological discipline.
Preferred Education:
- Master‘s Degree.
- ASCP certification as an on-the-job trained PA in a hospital laboratory performing technical duties relating to anatomic pathology with documented competencies in prosecution of simple to complex specimens.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years‘ experience.
- Required Pathology Assistant experience, either PA master‘s degree or 5 years experience of grossing high complexing specimens.
- Frozen section experience preferred, but not mandatory.
- M-F Flexible on day shift hours
- No weekends, No holidays, No OnCall.
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Certifications & Licenses- ASCP Certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:- Medical Insurance
- Vision & Dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts & Rewards
- Payroll Payment Options
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