Pathologist Assistant II
About The Position
Integrates knowledge, theory, and practice to perform procedures in assigned laboratory areas. With 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 departmental 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 communicate compassionately and effectively with people and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at patient privacy and safety.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory procedures in assigned areas, including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
- Receive, prepare, archive, and retrieve specimens or materials as needed.
- Perform validation testing and troubleshoot problems as defined by department policies and procedures.
- Organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks to complete them within expected timeframes.
- Accurately and reliably perform duties, applying sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- 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 and procedures and applicable regulations and policies that protect patient privacy and safety.
- Work cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
