Pathology Assistant, Full-Time, Day Shift

Mid-Columbia Medical Center • Glendale, CA

121d

About The Position

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905. Job Summary: Provides assistance to the pathologist with all surgical specimens. Receives, accessions and sets-up all surgical specimens. Performs gross examination of approved specimens and stains. Processes a variety of laboratory specimens, including the majority of pathological specimens such as the preparation of tissue for numerous pathological test, gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens and the performance of postmortem examinations.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA) minimum autopsy requirements: Required
• Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with the daily operations including, but not limited to: histology, surgical pathology, cytopathology, transcription, review of daily logs, and monitoring pathology department charges.
• Works closely with the Pathologist to assure proper quality control with particular focus on all specimens and their complexities of compliance with CLIA guidelines.
• Enters billing charges into LIS and combines with final pathology reports to be forwarded to GPA.
• Supports the pathologist in performance of autopsies and provides a report on the deceased.
• Performs gross examinations and dictations on specimens received from surgical and non-surgical cases.
• Assists in histotechnologist preparation tissue and cytology specimens for diagnostic examination by pathologists.
• Conducts quality improvement, assurance activities and inspection preparation to meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines.
• Assists pathologist in data collection of Quality Assurance activities including CQI reports and monthly mortality report.
• Maintains an orderly and clean work environment to include tissue waste disposal, rotating and dumping of stains and reagents.
• Ensures pathology department is organized, efficient, well stocked and tidy.
• Instructs staff, including non-laboratory personnel, in collection, preparation, and transport of laboratory specimens to ensure optimum specimen integrity and interpretation.
• Schedules the performance of autopsies, coordination with the pathologist, the diner, the attending physician and the mortuary.
• Reviews charts for appropriate authorization and to determine if coroner needs to be notified.
• Trains laboratory clerks and/or laboratory assistants for backup coverage and for organizing and filing pathology.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees