PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

75d

About The Position

The position involves performing gross dissection and description for all types of specimens submitted to the laboratory for pathologic evaluation. The role includes performing frozen sections at the hospital and Mobile Laboratory, as well as assisting with other duties in the histology section.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant program OR successful completion of a post Bachelor’s program from an approved school of Pathologists’ Assistant OR Bachelor’s degree in sciences with background in physiology and anatomy with a minimum of three years' experience in pathology OR Employed by Sparrow Health System as a Pathologists’ Assistant prior to May, 2017 and has minimum of 8 years’ experience under a Licensed Pathologist grossing highly complex surgical tissues.
• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
• Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform in the frozen section.
• Ability to convey issues and problems to others in a manner that is conducive to problem solving.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, placing the interests of the team ahead of individual interests.
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, dissect surgical and/or autopsy specimens submitted to the laboratory, including highly complex tissues.
• Dictate the gross description of the surgical/autopsy sample according to accepted guidelines and under the direction of the Pathologist.
• Perform gross dissection and description of tissue submitted for the frozen section.
• Cut the tissue for the frozen section using cryostat.
• Stain frozen section slides with H&E stain, coverslip frozen section slides.
• Operate slide scanner in the Mobile Laboratory.
• Drive the Mobile Laboratory as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees