Pathologist Assistant - FT - 40hr - Day

Nuvance Health • Danbury, CT

24d • $40 - $75

About The Position

Summary: This position will perform specific tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed Pathologist.

Requirements

• Masters degree in relevant academic discipline.
• Post graduate training with an approved NAACLS approved program or equivalent.
• Willing to consider and train new graduate with at least one year job-related experience.
• Minimum Experience: three years

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certified
• AAPA fellowship or associate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning and obtain clinical history as indicated.
• Assist with gross description, dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissue for processing.
• Assist pathologists in frozen section preparation and in the procurement of FNA specimens.
• Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures.
• Photograph pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
• Perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports, departmental conferences and data, including filing of reports, protocols, photographic & microscopic slides.
• Assure maintenance of equipment, provisions of adequate supplies and the cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
• Assist in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.
• Collects and analyzes data for performance improvement monitors & presents findings at the PI meeting.
• Complies with all Regulatory, Hospital and Department policies & procedures, including but not limited to Safety, Compliance & Protocols.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees