Pathologist Assistant Per Diem

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career or supplement it with Banner Health. As a valued and respected Banner Health Per Diem team member, you will enjoy: Competitive wages Paid orientation Flexible Schedules (select positions) Fewer Shifts Cancelled Weekly pay 403(b) Pre-tax retirement Resources for living (Employee Assistance Program) My Well-Being (Wellness program) Discount Entertainment tickets Restaurant/Shopping discounts Great Career Opportunities!! Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required. As a Pathologist Assistant at Banner Health, you'll play a critical role in surgical specimen dissection, frozen section analysis, and intra-operative consultations while mentoring the next generation of medical professionals through comprehensive training of residents and students. This position offers the opportunity to handle cases of all complexity levels—from routine specimens to intricate multi-part cancer resections—while utilizing your skills in clinical correlation, gross anatomic description, photography, and dictation to maintain optimal workflow and expedite patient diagnoses. If you thrive in collaborative settings, excel at problem-solving, and are passionate about precision in pathology, this is your chance to advance your career with a leading healthcare organization. Location: 1625 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ Hours: Saturday & Sunday 8AM- 5:00PM as needed POSITION SUMMARY The Pathologist Assistant (PA) is a highly trained, allied health professional who assists Attending Pathologists under direct or indirect supervision. In addition to surgical dissection, the PA provides comprehensive training to medical residents and medical students. An ability to resolve discrepancies and to work with others in a high-volume setting is critical. Duties will include the understanding and inclusion of pertinent clinical history, description of gross anatomic features, prioritizing to expedite cases to maintain a positive workflow.

Requirements

Requires B.S. degree or higher with minimum science credits met as required by College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Completion of a National Accrediting Agency Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) approved Pathologists' Assistant program.
Demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding specimens and the findings associated with the laboratory functions.
Must be able to maintain good rapport with departmental personnel and be able to work flexible hours (e.g., evenings and weekends on-call as determined by departmental needs).

Nice To Haves

American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification or eligible for certification with certification attained within first year of employment.
Three to five years of experience working in a gross room.
Experience with teaching in an academic setting or a resident training program.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation, photography, dictation and grossing of surgical specimen dissections of all complexity levels from routine to multiple part cancer resections.
Provides education and instruction for Pathology Residents, Fellows and medical students regarding proper gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens. This includes gross photography techniques, selection of appropriate tissue sections for microscopic examination and additional studies, the dictation of complete and pertinent descriptions of gross findings.
Assists with frozen section specimens and intra-operative consultations as needed, as well as providing guidance to Pathology Residents and Fellows.
Assists in providing immediate consultation for renal biopsy adequacy evaluation in the clinical setting and may perform proper preparation of tissue for subsequent diagnosis by the Pathologist.
Provides support for tissue selection and consultation on specimens for tumor banking or other research projects as requested.
Provides feedback to surgical pathology assistants and support staff as needed. Exhibits problem solving skills of a highly complex nature, assures proper instrument maintenance, specimen photography, and troubleshooting according to guidelines established by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).