Pathologist Assistant II

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Integrates knowledge, theory, and practice to perform procedures in assigned laboratory areas. Using advanced training and education, maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support health care providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. May receive, prepare, archive, and retrieve specimens or materials, and perform validation testing and troubleshooting as defined by department policies and procedures. Works cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to support patient care and represent the laboratory with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biological science or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program within the last five years.
ASCP certification within six months.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge and technical competence in gross and post-mortem examinations, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in surgical pathology.
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform assigned duties, and demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving.
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with individuals and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Ability to follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring patient privacy and safety.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
Receive, prepare, archive, and retrieve specimens or materials, as applicable.
Perform validation testing and troubleshoot problems according to department policies and procedures.
Work cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate patient care and represent the laboratory professionally.
Organize and prioritize assigned duties and tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Respond appropriately to fluctuations in workload, unexpected situations, equipment or information system failures, shift hand-offs, priority test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence, and comply with applicable regulations and policies regarding patient privacy and safety.