Pathologists Assistant - Full Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join their team. This full-time position involves providing anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-certified or board-eligible pathologist. The role emphasizes exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment, aligning with the organization's 'The Meaning of Care' culture. The position is located at Nebraska Methodist Hospital and operates on a Monday-Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with some Saturdays required. Incentives such as tuition assistance, academic sponsorship with Methodist College, and free parking may be available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree with completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) approved educational program and board certified eligible required.
OR Bachelor of Science degree with American Society for Clinical Pathology PA (ASCP) registration required.
Minimum 1 year experience preferred.
Must attain and maintain American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) board certification within 1 year of hire.
Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

Perform duties of a Pathologists' Assistant.
Evaluate appropriateness, accurately perform grossing, and dictation requested on patient specimens.
Utilize time efficiently to complete assignments and assist coworkers.
Ensure quality control is completed and documented 100% of the time.
Complete frozen sectioning in a timely manner and ensure tissue is not exhausted unless instructed.
Complete routine maintenance and documentation 100% of the time.
Achieve section/organization quality goals.
Comply with personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines 100% of the time.
Identify problems and initiate immediate follow-up with the Section Leader or Medical Director(s) to ensure accurate, timely laboratory services using critical thinking and decisive judgment.
Accommodate patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.
Responsible for all tissue specimen releases to the patient and corresponding documentation.
Responsible for all digital images and HIPAA storage.
Assist Pathologists with autopsy procedures.
Document orientation, training, and education to ensure employee competence, provide excellent services, and meet accreditation requirements through effective verbal or written communication.
Ensure organizational and department competencies are completed 100% of the time.
Provide evidence that new procedures and major procedure revisions are read and understood.
Assist in training new and existing staff, including the review and completion of orientation checklists and skill/training checklists.
Support the education of clinical laboratory scientist students.
Assist in preparation for and participate in inspections, proficiency testing, Quality Assurance activities, properly maintain records, prepare and update section policies and procedures to fulfill the requirements of accrediting agencies (e.g., CAP, JCAHO).
Complete proficiency testing as assigned and submit by the deadline.
Assist in completion of College of American Pathologists (CAP) checklist responses in preparation for on-site or self-inspection as assigned.
Assist in review/revision of procedure manuals as assigned.
Assist the technical coordinator or section leader with problem resolution and follow-up reports for proficiency tests as requested.
Assist with the completion of quality control and Quality Assurance activities.