Pathologists’ Assistant – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Evenings
About The Position
The Pathologist Assistant provides service as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) to the Department of Anatomic Pathology. This position performs as a PA to the Gross Room Area, performing administrative, personnel, and technical QC/QA functions. The Pathologist Assistant provides technical instruction to personnel, residents and students, documenting training and competency. The Pathologist Assistant maintains laboratory procedure manuals and insures compliance of all above areas. This role is jointly responsible for all technical QC/QA functions for said areas. The Pathologist Assistant assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection. The Pathologist Assistant performs specific tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of Pathologists. The role also assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.
Requirements
- Certified as a Pathologists’ Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or certification eligible (must be certified within one year of entry into position).
- Bachelors Degree in Life or Health Science accredited program plus 3 years of American Academy of Pathologists’ Assistant approved on-the-job training work experience; or Masters Degree in Science from an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program.
- Must be able to use cadaver lift to maneuver bodies in autopsy Suite.
- Strong recall
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Hearing
- Speak clearly
- Write legibly
- Reading
- Logical thinking
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant in an academic setting.
- Previous experience in histologic and histologic procedures, dissection and laboratory management.
- Previous experience in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and autopsy dissection.
- Masters Degree in Science from an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program.
Responsibilities
- Performs administrative, personnel, and technical QC/QA functions.
- Provides technical instruction to personnel, residents and students, documenting training and competency.
- Maintains laboratory procedure manuals and ensures compliance.
- Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection.
- Performs specific tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of Pathologists.
- Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.
- Performs routine maintenance of equipment, provision of supplies and cleanliness of work areas.
- Troubleshoots any laboratory issues.
- Performs personnel management issues as required.
- Supervises personnel, day-to-day workflow, schedules, equipment maintenance, supply procurement, quality control, QA/QM reporting, and competency of staff.
- Communicates with Manager/Director on a routine basis.
- Responsible for personnel supervision, work schedules, performance evaluations, work flow/TAT issues.
- Responsible for QC/QA reports and follow-up as indicated.
- Assists with workflow as staffing indicates.
- Demonstrates open communication with staff and management.
Benefits
- Compensation Range $83,096.00 - $128,772.80
- Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
