Pathologists' Assistant

Sonic Healthcare USA•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sonic Healthcare USA is a Great Place to Work certified employer, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. The company's mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. The Pathologist Assistant role assists in the performance of surgical pathology services and may assist in the performance of autopsies under the general supervision of a Pathologist. Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services across eight countries. In the USA, Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices with eight operating divisions, nearly eight thousand US-based employees, and 330 Pathologists, serving over 30 million patients per year. The company operates under a federated business model emphasizing medical leadership and community-based testing services.

Requirements

Bachelor in Laboratory Science.
Completion of a Pathologists Assistant program accredited by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Responsibilities

Assists quality by assuring appropriate specimen accession.
Enhances data picture by obtaining clinical history as indicated.
Prepares tissues for histologic processing by describing anatomic features, dissecting specimens.
Obtains biological specimens for analysis (viral and blood cultures, toxilogical material, etc.) and perform special procedures (tumor triage, coronary artery perfusion, faxitron, etc.).
Photographs pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
Performs duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols and reports on data: File reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides; Assure completion of coding.
Enhances understanding and diagnosis accuracy by assisting in the preparation, performance and documentation of human postmortem examinations.
Participates in corporate Quality Management Committee to ensure a consistent and constant focus on improvement in quality.
Performs troubleshooting of problem cases as required to correct any errors and assist the Pathologists with producing accurate diagnoses.
Maintains department staffing schedule to ensure no gaps in function.
Develops, conducts and maintains relevant training programs to increase the staff’s qualifications and ability to consistently produce high quality work in a timely manner.
Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations for necessary disciplinary actions.