Pathologist Assistant

4 weeks ago


Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Bayone Full time
Job Summary:

The Pathologist Assistant will be responsible for performing routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including escalated issues and troubleshooting quality issues. This role requires the ability to conduct gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the department manager/supervisor with day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.
  • Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex specimens in preparation for histologic processing.
  • Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistants/grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work.
  • May be responsible for orientation, training, and training verification of newly hired grossing staff.
  • May perform new hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and any histotechs performing gross examination.
  • May administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff.
  • May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs indirect) for each specimen type for each individual performing gross.
  • Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc., after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types.
  • Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
  • Perform troubleshooting when necessary and have the ability to exercise independent judgment, if required.
  • Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
  • Coordinate and monitor workflow.
  • May act as a key contact person for pathologist, grossing, and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes to workflow.
  • May be responsible for monitoring HPAP as needed.
  • May participate with the development and/or monitoring of quality indicators for the QMP.
  • Follow the laboratory's applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
  • Comply with corporate continuing education requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to maintain state licensure and/or CMP.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.


Requirements:

  • REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree, meet all requirements for non-pathologist performing gross tissue examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493, 1489, current state licensure.
  • Preferred: Masters Degree, 1 year surgical gross experience, including large complex/complicated specimens, NAACLS approved pathologist assistant training program.


Additional Job Details:
ASC Certified PA requested. TRAVEL ROLE - flat bill rate encompasses all per diem costs for housing, meals, travel, etc.

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