Certified Pathology Assistant

2 weeks ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt Health Full time

About Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a hub of education, research, and patient care, where a diverse workforce collaborates to make a significant impact on global health. Our commitment to diversity fosters an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and excellence. At Vanderbilt Health, we value your expertise and support your professional growth, ensuring that you are part of a mission-driven community dedicated to advancing health and wellness through exceptional patient care and research initiatives.

Department:

Gross Room

Position Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY
Delivers patient-centered care by conducting examinations of surgical specimens and completing surgical case reports with efficiency and accuracy.

Responsible for performing gross dissections in alignment with established protocols to facilitate precise microscopic diagnoses.

Employs analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure reliable clinical outcomes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts examination, gross dissection, and documentation of surgical specimens under the guidance of a pathologist.
  • Engages in compliance and quality management activities regularly and contributes to special projects as needed.
  • Assists with specialized tissue processing, including handling tissues in unique fixatives and culture media.
  • The responsibilities outlined are a general overview of the position; additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Training & Development (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates understanding of effective delivery characteristics, including the use of visual aids and communication skills.
  • Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Provides constructive feedback and guidance to peers, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Pathology (Novice): Exhibits fundamental proficiency in practical applications of pathology.
  • Quality Assurance (Novice): Engages in continuous evaluation of work processes, striving for improvement and contributing innovative solutions.
Allied health professionals are among the fastest-growing roles in healthcare today.

This sector encompasses credentialed individuals who deliver supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services aimed at promoting health and preventing disease across various settings.


These roles are vital to Vanderbilt Health's esteemed reputation, which attracts patient referrals from across the Mid-South.


Each year, individuals throughout Tennessee and the Southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their healthcare needs due to our leadership in medical science and our commitment to compassionate patient care.

Core Responsibilities:

Organizational Impact:

Independently achieves objectives while understanding their impact on team and organizational outcomes.


Problem Solving/ Complexity of Work:
Utilizes diverse data sources to analyze and resolve intricate issues, often approaching existing solutions from new perspectives.

Breadth of Knowledge:
Possesses advanced knowledge in a specialized area while maintaining basic understanding across related fields.

Team Interaction:
Serves as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead small project teams.

Core Competencies:

Supporting Colleagues:

  • Develops Self and Others: Dedicates time and energy to enhance personal and team performance through continuous learning.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Establishes regular communication with key colleagues and stakeholders to strengthen professional connections.

Effective Communication:
Adapts communication style to suit various audiences and situations, recognizing group dynamics.

Delivering Quality Services:

  • Serves Others with Compassion: Understands and addresses the needs of stakeholders, customizing services accordingly.
  • Solves Complex Problems:
Approaches challenges from multiple angles, identifying new opportunities for improvement and developing actionable solutions.

Ensuring High Standards:

  • Performs Excellent Work: Engages in ongoing discussions about quality and promptly addresses any quality-related issues.
  • Ensures Continuous Improvement:

Applies insights from various experiences to uncover root causes of issues and identifies effective resolutions.


Regulatory Compliance:
Understands the importance of maintaining a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to mitigate hazards.

Resource Management:

  • Demonstrates Accountability: Takes ownership of critical issues and drives them to resolution.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources:
Applies knowledge of departmental operations to effectively manage resources and make data-driven decisions.

Fostering Innovation:

  • Generates New Ideas: Actively seeks out innovative opportunities to enhance processes beyond traditional methods.
  • Applies Technology:
Shows enthusiasm for learning new technologies and procedures to address immediate challenges.

  • Adapts to Change:
Views challenges as opportunities for growth and embraces change positively.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

Master's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes diversity and equal opportunity.

We uphold the principles of affirmative action and are an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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