Pathologist's Assistant
About The Position
Under the direction of the DMG Pathology Chair and under the supervision of a licensed, Board Certified or Board Eligible Anatomic Pathologist, the Pathologist's Assistant supports the efficient and effective operation of the surgical pathology suite and anatomic pathology service. The role also supports laboratory operations, including quality assurance, quality control, accreditation inspection preparation, and learners in the Department’s academic rotations and conferences. The position processes a variety of laboratory specimens accurately and promptly across the scope of work for which the Pathologist's Assistant is trained and deemed proficient. Work spans surgical pathology, autopsy pathology, laboratory operations, education programs, laboratory information systems, and research support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a basic health-science preparatory program with a Pathologists’ Assistant specialization.
- Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
- Ability to perform the described responsibilities within the scope of training and demonstrated proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience preferred; exceptional recent graduates will be interviewed.
Responsibilities
- Process laboratory specimens accurately and promptly within the scope of training and proficiency.
- Perform surgical pathology preanalytical tasks; provide macroscopic descriptions and dissection; sample tissue; perform surgical pathology special procedures; and conduct specimen photomacrography and photomicrography.
- Perform surgical pathology postanalytical tasks, including transcription review, microscopic triage of cases for quality control and quality assurance, coding, proper specimen storage and disposal, coordination of surgical pathology conferences, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Prosect adult, neonatal/perinatal, pediatric, or infectious autopsies; perform autopsy preanalytical tasks, autopsies, tissue sampling, postmortem examinations, and related imaging.
- Support regulatory and accreditation preparedness activities and quality improvement, including maintaining quality assurance monitors and participating in process improvement.
- Follow laboratory safety regulations, monitor compliance, participate in safety training, and maintain cleanliness of laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments through daily disinfection.
- Educate and train institutional learners, new employees, and technical staff; support hospital staff education as directed by the Pathology Department Chair; and participate in academic conferences and educational outreach.
- Gather and analyze data on laboratory information system methods and procedures; participate in developing recommendations and user proposals; and support implementation through system testing and user training.
- Support development of Institutional Review Board proposals and coordinate tissue banking activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one.
- Additional ancillary benefits.
- 401(k) contribution options with employer match up to 6%.
- Access to retirement advisors.
- Employer-paid disability coverage.
- Health Savings Account option with employer contribution.
- Flexible Spending Account options, including Dependent Care FSA.
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee.
- Fitness location memberships.
- Pet care discount program.
- Generous paid time off allocation, increasing after 3 years.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Up to 40 hours of paid sick time annually.
- Competitive compensation and company benefits.
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Job Type
Full-time
