Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT

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About The Position

Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury CT We are looking for a per diem, Pathologists' Assistant to join our Team! You would be responsible for gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens and preparation of tissue for processing under supervision of attending pathologist. What You Would Do: Responsible for gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens and preparation of tissue for processing by the Histology laboratory. Perform and/or supervise post-mortem examination, including review of patient’s clinical history, evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist. In addition, shall be responsible for teaching and special activities as designated by the System Director or his/her designee. Position Hours: Per Diem; must be available for day shifts for training

Requirements

• Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program for Pathologists’ Assistant
• Minimum of one years’ experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant. This experience must include grossing highly complex specimens in a hospital setting and performance of autopsies
• Certification by ASCP as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA)
• Demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Works with a limited degree of supervision with oversight focused only on complex new assignments.
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for gross descriptions
• Dissection of surgical specimens and preparation of tissue for processing by the Histology laboratory
• Perform and/or supervise post-mortem examination, including review of patient’s clinical history, evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist
• Responsible for teaching and special activities as designated by the System Director or his/her designee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees