Pathologist's Assistant, Operating Room Pathology
About The Position
Seeking a motivated, team-oriented Pathologists' Assistant with experience grossing high complexity specimens from all subspecialties. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and critical thinking capabilities, and the ability to perform Resident education. Candidates must be able to work efficiently in a high-paced environment with minimal direct supervision and be willing to participate in process improvement and troubleshooting. Familiarity with Epic information systems is required. The role involves performing gross processing of operating room and clinic specimens, including photography and preparation of related surgical pathology reports. It also includes teaching junior residents proper grossing techniques, implementing research protocols, reviewing resident schedules, answering questions from attending pathologists, providing data for quality assurance reports, maintaining the gross specimen handbook, and performing administrative maintenance of surgical protocols and data. The position also ensures proper maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program (ASCP).
- ASCP Pathology Assistant (ASCP) certification or must obtain within one year of hire.
- Experience grossing high complexity specimens from all subspecialties.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and critical thinking capabilities.
- Ability to perform Resident education.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high paced environment with minimal direct supervision.
- Willingness to participate in process improvement and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Epic information systems.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with personal computers including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and statistics.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs gross processing of operating room and clinic specimens, including photography and preparation of related surgical pathology reports.
- Teaches junior (first and second year) residents proper grossing techniques, as described in the Pathology Department's standard gross pathology protocols. Assists in process as needed to ensure timely completion.
- Implements all operating room tissue-based research protocols, including procurement of samples, processing of samples, and notification of investigators regarding sample readiness. Ensures that written research protocols are available and readily displayed in the operating room pathology laboratory.
- Reviews resident rotation schedules with the chief and/or senior residents.
- Answers questions from attending pathologists regarding the dictation and orientation of gross surgical specimens.
- Provides data for the monthly Surgical Pathology Quality Assurance reports.
- Maintains and updates the Department's gross specimen handbook.
- Performs administrative maintenance of surgical protocols, reports and data, including the filing of reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides, assuring the completion of specimen coding and billing.
- Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
