Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT

6d • $48 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut, is seeking a per diem Pathologists' Assistant. Under the supervision of an attending pathologist, the role is responsible for gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens, and preparation of tissue for processing by the Histology laboratory.

The position also performs and/or supervises post-mortem examinations. Duties include reviewing patient clinical histories, eviscerating and dissecting organs, sampling tissues, photographing specimens, dictating gross autopsy findings, and preparing provisional anatomic diagnoses under the supervision of an attending pathologist. The Pathologists' Assistant also contributes to teaching and special activities as designated by the System Director or designee.

This is a per diem position with flexible daytime hours, Monday through Friday, providing coverage as needed. Availability for EPIC training is required. Per diem positions are not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program for Pathologists’ Assistant.
• At least one year of experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant, including grossing highly complex specimens in a hospital setting and performing autopsies.
• Certification by ASCP as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA).
• Demonstrated attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, with oversight focused on complex new assignments, and to act as an informal resource for less-experienced colleagues.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare gross descriptions, dissect surgical specimens, and prepare tissue for processing by the Histology laboratory.
• Perform and/or supervise post-mortem examinations, including review of patient clinical history, evisceration and dissection of organs, tissue sampling, specimen photography, dictation of gross autopsy findings, and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnoses under attending pathologist supervision.
• Participate in teaching and special activities as designated by the System Director or designee.
• Be available for EPIC training.

Benefits

• Per diem positions are not benefit eligible. The posting describes a competitive compensation and benefits package for colleagues generally, but does not specify benefits available to this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed