Pathologist Assistant Supervisor

Sonic Healthcare USA•Tyler, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sonic Healthcare USA is a Great Place to Work certified employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. We are looking for individuals with leadership material, proven people skills, an eye for the big picture, and the drive to succeed, who are also seeking great benefits, team support, and career growth opportunities. Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Under the general supervision of the Pathologists, the PA Supervisor independently performs or assists in dissection, description and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens while monitoring and directing others on the team.

Requirements

Bachelor in Laboratory Science.
Completion of a Pathologists Assistant program accredited by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant.
Successful completion of a visual color discrimination test.
Successful completion of annual continuing education units per state licensure and/or ASCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assists quality by assuring appropriate specimen accession.
Enhances data picture by obtaining clinical history as indicated.
Prepares tissues for histologic processing by describing anatomic features, dissecting specimens.
Obtains biological specimens for analysis (viral and blood cultures, toxilogical material, etc.) and perform special procedures (tumor triage, coronary artery perfusion, faxitron, etc.).
Photographs pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
Performs duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols and reports on data: File reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides; Assure completion of coding.
Enhances understanding and diagnosis accuracy by assisting in the preparation, performance and documentation of human postmortem examinations.
Participates in corporate Quality Management Committee to ensure a consistent and constant focus on improvement in quality.
Performs troubleshooting of problem cases as required to correct any errors and assist the Pathologists with producing accurate diagnoses.
Maintains department staffing schedule to ensure no gaps in function.
Develops, conducts and maintains relevant training programs to increase the staff’s qualifications and ability to consistently produce high quality work in a timely manner.
Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations for necessary disciplinary actions.