Pathologists' Assistant

PathGroup•Chattanooga, TN

12d

About The Position

This Pathologist Assistant position is responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under the direction of a Pathologist. The Pathologist's Assistant supports PathGroup's mission, vision, goals, and management decisions while following laboratory procedures, safety precautions, corporate policies, and applicable regulatory guidelines. The role also includes protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.

Requirements

Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant.
ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant, or meet CLIA requirements.
Successful completion of a formal Pathologist Assistant training program.
Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification or licensure and to increase basic knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant is preferred.
Pathologist Assistant students near completion of their training program are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
Maintain and keep the cutting room properly supplied.
Photograph specimens as designated by the pathologist.
Prepare tissue for further testing, such as lymphoma phenotyping and quantitative iron studies.
Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes.
Review and study designated continuing educational material under pathologist guidance.
Exercise laboratory safety precautions and adhere to laboratory procedures in procedure manuals.
Perform job responsibilities in alignment with industry security best practices and regulatory guidelines to protect protected health information and other sensitive company data.
Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies, especially those that directly affect Pathologist Assistants.
Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification or licensure and to increase basic knowledge.