Pathology Assistant
Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation•Baltimore, MD
•$65 - $67•Onsite
About The Position
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to various Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? If you are an Pathology Assistant looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of a large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is your employer!
Requirements
- Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program
- ASCP BOR certified (or ASCP BOR exam eligible) or completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor, or equivalent in any of the biological or allied health sciences and Pathologist Assistant/Grossing experience
- Must be certified PA (ASCP or department approved certifying agency)
- Minimum of 1 year experience is required
Responsibilities
- Performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation.
- Obtains specimens from the operating rooms and performs appropriate examination including frozen sectioning and reported gross.
- Specimen photography and radiography as needed.
- Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and investigators.
- Performs gross examination of complex surgical specimens, including dissection, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation (see training checklist for details).
- Consistently verifies patient information on specimen and requisition.
- Accurately dissects specimens and selects proper tissue sections according to department protocol.
- Accurately describes specimens clearly and concisely.
- Performs specimen photography and radiography as needed
- Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and/or researchers and investigators as needed
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Pay Rate: $65.00 - $67.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)
- World-Class Environment
- Futuristic Healthcare
- Options for a tax-deferred annuity 401 (k) Retirement Plan
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
