Pathology Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare • McKinney, TX

107d

About The Position

As a Pathology Assistant PRN with Medical City McKinney, you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! A Pathologists' Assistant is a highly trained, certified allied healthcare professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide various services in anatomic pathology under the direction and supervision of a licensed, Board Certified or Board Eligible Anatomic Pathologist. Pathologists' Assistants are academically and practically trained to provide accurate and timely processing of a variety of laboratory specimens, including comprehensive macroscopic examination and evaluation of all surgical pathological specimens.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant training program.
• Attain certification as a Pathologists' Assistant from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC).

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper specimen collection and submission prior to accessioning.
• Assist clinicians with specimen collection questions, triage of limited samples, and esoteric testing.
• Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning and/or verification of unique patient identifiers.
• Ensure proper specimen handling and fixation prior to processing.
• Obtain and review pertinent clinical information and history, including imaging studies, laboratory results, and operative records.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree