Pathologists' Assistant

5 days ago


Houston TX United States HCA Healthcare Full time

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family Jump-start your career as a Pathologists Assistant today with HCA Houston Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
  • 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).
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Pathologists Assistant. We care for our community Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today

Job Summary and Qualifications

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The Pathologists’ Assistant is a staff position responsible for assisting pathologists in performance of surgical pathology services. Under the general supervision of the pathologist, works independently when performing professional duties associated with examination and/or preparation of the surgical pathology specimens.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  1. Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
  2. Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities.
  3. Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
  4. Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistants relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base.
  5. Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
  6. Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
  7. Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols.
  8. Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology.
  9. Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation.
  10. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  11. Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement.”

EDUCATION

  • Master’s degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program preferred.
  • ASCP Certification preferred.
  • 3-5 years grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or Master’s degree.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pathologists Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

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