Pathologists Assistant

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Pathologists Assistants provide anatomic pathology services. This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with assigned holiday and weekend shifts throughout the year. The caregiver in this role will rotate monthly between Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus and Mercy Hospital. In this role, you will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. You'll remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited (NAACLS) Pathologists' Assistant training program and American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification eligible.
• Three years of experience as a Cleveland Clinic Pathologists' Assistant Trainee with minimum of Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in a biologic science.

Nice To Haves

• Pathologists Assistant (PA) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens for examination, holding and transport/shipment.
• Assists with the preparation of freshly removed surgical specimens for cytologic studies.
• Enters accession cases into the laboratory information systems.
• Is delegated by the Technical Supervisor to perform laboratory high complexity laboratory testing in a compliant manner i.e. specimen grossing.
• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Performs laboratory testing in a compliant manner.
• Maintains regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Assumes responsibility for and takes action regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Maintains instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Assumes responsibility for good documentation practices and maintains clear and legible records.
• Performs proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
• Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.
• Exercises good judgment, analytical and problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Recommends solutions and improvements.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Assumes responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment.
• Maintains the surgical pathology and related work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for external new hires.
• Resources to learn and grow.
• Comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, physical and mental well-being and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree