Pathology Assistant, PRN

LifePoint Hospitals • Missoula, MT

27d

About The Position

A Pathology Assistant is responsible for accessioning pathology tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED

Responsibilities

• Performs accessioning of surgical and laboratory drop off pathology specimens.
• Assist pathologist during gross dissection.
• Knowledge of role in sentinel node biopsy, FNA/CT radiologic assistance, and bone marrow biopsies.
• Participates in hospital wide and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Maintains tracking documentation of specimen slides and blocks
• Acquire correct documentation of specimens from physician office and hospital staff.
• Files slides and blocks sequentially
• Disposes of wet tissue Non-Essential Functions

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees