Pathologists' Assistant
1 month ago
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Evenings
Work Type: Full time
Department: Laboratory Anatomic Pathology Department
Date Posted: 06/19/2024
Job ID: R-63676
Job SummaryThis position is under the direct or indirect supervision of a Pathologist. Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical-specimen dissections for microscopic examination, special procedures and biospecimen banking. Performs human postmortem examinations, and assists the Pathologists in the implementation and monitoring of the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Program in Anatomic Pathology.
Job Duties
- Assists the Pathologist in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and performs human postmortem examinations.
- Obtains pertinent clinical information and history, laboratory data, x-rays, and scans, and assess legal authorizations for autopsies.
- Describes gross anatomic features and dissection of surgical specimens and the postmortem prosection including the external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration and dissection.
- Prepares and submits appropriate tissue sections for routine histologic processing and intraoperative procedures such as frozen section, touch and squash preparation Triages biological samples such as tissue, blood and toxicological material tissues for special procedures including, control assays, electron microscopy and immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, genetic studies, bacterial and viral cultures, image analysis, immunohistochemistry and other special techniques as directed by the Pathologist.
- Obtains and processes tissues for BioSpecimen Banking as required.
- Photographs all pertinent specimens as directed by the Pathologist.
- Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
- Assists the Pathologist Assistant Team Lead in overseeing the Surgical Pathology Techs and the Pathology Resident Training.
- Assists in orientation of all new employees and identifies training needs to ensure that employees are performing their assigned job responsibilities.
- Assists in the organization and coordination of Anatomic Pathology Conferences.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Join Geisinger as a Pathologists' Assistant
Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a full-time Pathologist Assistant to join us in our laboratory in Danville, PA. This position is a full-time role expected to work 40 hours per week.
We are a team of 42 pathologists, 5 full- time PA’s, and 7 full-time Surgical Pathology Technicians. This position is in our centralized Surgical Pathology Lab that supports 9 hospitals with a total annual case load of 95,000 surgical cases and 30 autopsies.
As an academic teaching facility associated with a residency program, dermatopathology fellowship, and medical school, there are residents, fellows, and students that interact with professional staff which offers the chance for our Pathologist Assistants to teach.
We have a newly constructed, state-of-the-art, open-concept laboratory with Mopec down draft adjustable grossing stations; each plumbed with formalin faucets and drains, Voicebrook dictation system, Cerner CoPath Plus, EPIC, cassette engravers at each grossing station, robotic specimen storage and retrieval system, and customized grossing station software developed under the direction of our Pathologist Assistants.
Geisinger Health System is a nationally recognized physician-led health care system serving more than 3 million residents of northeastern and central Pennsylvania. The main campus, Geisinger Medical Center is located in Danville, PA; a region marked by scenic beauty along the Susquehanna River, offering great recreational opportunities, charming small towns and college communities – with ready access to more urban amenities in areas like Hershey, Harrisburg and Scranton.
Geisinger offers an excellent compensation and benefit package to include exceptionally competitive salary, competitive PTO package, and an additional 10 paid CME days with $1,500 yearly stipend.
Prior experience preferred but exam eligible new graduates are encouraged to apply
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
A candidate/graduate of an American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA)/NAACLS educational program. ASCP certification eligibility required.
PA (ASCP) must be obtained within one year of hire.
Geisinger benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, that starts day one of employment
- Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive 401(K) plan that includes an automatic 5% Geisinger contribution starting day one of employment
- PTO plan that allows you to earn more time more quickly
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn monetary incentives
- Family support that includes adoption assistance, IVF and IUI coverage, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
EducationMaster's Degree- (Required)
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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