Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem

Trinity Health•Waterbury, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary's Hospital is seeking a per diem Pathologists' Assistant to join their team. This role involves gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens, and preparation of tissue for processing under the supervision of an attending pathologist. The position offers flexible hours on Day Shift, Monday - Friday, with coverage as needed.

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.

Nice To Haves

Must be available for EPIC training

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.