PRN - Pathologist Assistant II (Surgical Pathology)

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Baltimore, MD

3d•$54 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care. What Awaits You? Career growth and development Tuition Assistance Diverse and collaborative working environment Affordable and comprehensive benefits package PRN/Evenings Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD- Surgical Pathology Lab Position Summary: A pathologist assistant is qualified by academic and practical training to provide the following services under the general direction and supervision of a pathologist: performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation. Obtains specimens from the operating rooms and performs appropriate examination including frozen sectioning and reported gross. Specimen photography and radiography as needed. Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and investigators. Assists in training house staff and students in departmental procedures including specimen grossing and processing; photography, radiography, use of cryostats and staining setups, tissue banking and daily operation/flow of the grossing rooms.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program and ASCP BOR certified (or ASCP BOR exam eligible) or completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor, or equivalent in any of the biological or allied health sciences and ASCP BOR certified (with Pathologist Assistant/Grossing experience). Education must qualify individual for high complexity testing per regulatory guidelines.
Work Experience: Prior experience; one year or greater as a Pathologist Assistant/Anatomic Pathology. Clinical training and rotation required.
Licensure/Certifications: Must be certified PA (ASCP or department approved certifying agency) within 6 months of hire. Certification or certification eligible upon hire. Employee must maintain certification at all times.
Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation.
Obtains specimens from the operating rooms and performs appropriate examination including frozen sectioning and reported gross.
Specimen photography and radiography as needed.
Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and investigators.
Assists in training house staff and students in departmental procedures including specimen grossing and processing; photography, radiography, use of cryostats and staining setups, tissue banking and daily operation/flow of the grossing rooms.