Pathologist Assistant I (Puyallup)

Incyte Pathology, P.S.•Yakima, WA

3h•$87,596 - $127,013•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for describing the gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated, and complicated surgical specimens, ensuring all lesions, markings, and sutures are mentioned. The role involves dissecting surgical specimens and preparing tissue for histologic processing, as well as assisting Pathologists in performing autopsies.

Requirements

BS Degree
Graduate of an NAACLS accredited PA Program
Pass the ASCP certification exam
Maintain ASCP certification
Medical terminology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to perform effectively under pressure
Must be able to work independently
Flexible and committed to the team concept
Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Willing to instruct and train other staff members
Highly adaptable, with the ability to prioritize and focus
Ability to effectively work with leadership and staff at all levels of the organization
Basic PC skills including MS Office, and the ability to learn new software
Maintains professionalism in all facets of the laboratory environment

Nice To Haves

MS Degree preferred
1+ year experience preferred
Exceptions made for OJT certified Pathologist Assistants

Responsibilities

Performs gross examination and dictation of surgical specimens
Photographs all appropriate gross specimens for teaching purposes and patient reports
Keeps paperwork, instruments and workspace clean, free of blood or other potential contaminating or infectious materials
Assists Pathologist in frozen sections, including troubleshooting and corrective actions for problems with frozen section preparation and staining, or problems with the cryostat
Processes a fresh lymph node, including touch preps, representative sections in RPMI
Opens a uterus, bowel, ovary, etc. submitted for OR consultation and presents findings to Pathologist
Supports the maintenance of the cryostat as required
Assists Pathologist in autopsies, conferring with the attending pathologist(s) to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized in the completion of examination (e.g. cultures smears; histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, etc.), and notifying all personnel directly involved
Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
Supports department in being inspection ready
Performs other related duties as assigned