Pathologists' Assistant
About The Position
The purpose of the Pathologists' Assistant (PA) is to aid pathologists with the diagnosis of each case on the specimen level. Under the supervision of the Grossing Supervisor and general technical direction of pathologists, the PA is responsible for the description and dissection of all moderate and complex specimens, in a fast paced, high volume environment. The PA is also expected to maintain ASCP certification. The PA must adhere to HIPAA standards. Due to various environmental hazards presented in the workplace such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc., employees must also adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists Assistant Program is preferred.
- ASCP certified PA
- Experience in a fast paced, high volume laboratory preferred.
- New grads encouraged to apply as this is an excellent place to gain expertise.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new software
- Demonstrate ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Highly adaptable
- Ability to prioritize
- Ability to focus
- Must be able to work independently
- Strong personal skills
Responsibilities
- Triage specimens for gross dissection
- Gross all types of surgical specimens, simple to complex
- Gross Photography
- Handling of certain tissue types for special studies
- Troubleshoot including reaccessioning cases, auditing specimen codes, field questions from various laboratory departments
- Assist with research as needed
- Assist in training of new staff and competency assessments as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Prescription company paid options
- Employee only HSA $0.00/per month or Employee only PPO $45.90/per month
- Dependent plans also available
- Dental company paid options
- Employee only $0.00/per month
- Dependent plans also available
- 401K company match up to 4%
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- 2 floating holidays per year
- Company paid Life and Disability insurance
- Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card
- free parking at most sites
- Company paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
