Pathologists' Assistant

Eisenhower Health • Rancho Mirage, CA

91d • $60 - $91

About The Position

The position involves working independently using medical knowledge to perform human specimen examination for diagnosis and patient treatment, functioning in support of and as an adjunct to the physicians in Pathology. Under the general supervision of a pathologist, the individual will independently perform or assist in dissection, evisceration, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens. The role includes assisting faculty in the supervision and training of entry-level resident physicians and fellows in pathology and new Pathologists’ assistants. Daily interactions will occur with staff pathologists and other technologists, while external contacts will frequently involve staff physicians and referring facilities. Organizational skills are essential to plan and coordinate workflow to meet patient care requirements and ensure satisfactory turnaround time of tests. A working knowledge of computers is required to report results and collect quality assurance data using the Anatomic Pathology information system, Dictation, and Electronic Medical Record.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduate of NAACLS accredited Pathologist’s Assistant Training Program; Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) board Pathologists' Assistant Certification within one (1) year of hire required.
• Pathologists’ Assistant experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn complex tasks.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.
• Knowledge of appropriate LIS, EMR and dictation systems.
• Mathematical and reasoning skills.
• Problem Solving skills.
• Team building and collaborative problem solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Responsible for preparation, gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens including assuring appropriate specimen identification and accessioning.
• Obtains clinical history, including scans, x-rays, laboratory data, etc.
• Follows CAP Cancer Protocols, AJCC Cancer Staging Manual and AAPA Grossing Guidelines when processing complex cancer cases.
• Complies with specimen processing protocols in a uniform manner.
• Describes gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, and preparing tissues for histologic processing.
• Assures integrity of specimens by using knowledge of relationship between appropriate specimen and procedural requirements.
• Exercises judgment by preserving samples for testing.
• Verifies accuracy and editing of CPT codes for each specimen.
• Obtains biological specimens such as blood, tissue and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, immunohistochemistry, etc., and performs special procedures including specimen imaging / radiography and tumor triage; performs frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters.
• Maintains quality control / assurance activities and records.
• Photographs all pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
• Performs duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports and data.
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation for the safe and routine operation of equipment.
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel as directed by the laboratory directory.
• Resolves procedural problems with consultation. Reports appropriate results and problems to Pathologist(s).
• Performs and documents quality control and QA procedures as required by various accrediting agencies and hospital regulations.
• Performs administrative, teaching and other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus Eligible
• Full Time Schedule
• 40 Hours per week
• Salary range: $60.58 - $91.56

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees