Pathology Assistant - Per Diem - Miami, FL

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathology Department at the University of Miami Health System has an exciting opportunity for a Pathology Assistant to work per-diem in Miami, FL. The Pathology Assistant - Per Diem assists with the preparation and dissection of surgical specimens, under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. An employee in this position also prepares and selects tissue samples for analysis, handles tissue banking, and examines surgical pathology specimens, resections, and autopsies. The Pathology Assistant - Per Diem records findings and sterilizes equipment.

Requirements

Associate degree in relevant field required
No previous experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 3 year of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred
Certification in relevant specialty or field

Responsibilities

Performs the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens.
Conducts postmortem examinations and prepares bodies to be released to funeral homes.
Prepares tissue for numerous pathological tests, such as frozen section, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemical staining.
Ensures proper sterilization and maintenance of equipment.
Photographs gross and microscopic specimens, helps prepare educational conferences, and provides training to pathology personnel.
Fills administrative, instructional, and supervisory roles.
Prepares medical records and history for each examinee.
Obtains legal authorization for a patient's autopsy.
Works as a liaison to other departments and laboratories to ensure quality healthcare.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Specimen triage.
Obtain and review patient's clinical history.
Completely and accurately describe/dictate gross features of specimens submitted to anatomic pathology.
Prepare tissues for processing for light microscopy.
Obtain samples for studies such as flow cytometry, research, cytogenetics, cultures.
Perform special procedures including x-ray imaging, frozen sections, tumor triage in OR when resident is unavailable.
Photograph gross specimens and microscopic slides.
Development and maintenance of surgical pathology grossing protocols, policies, procedures, reports and data.
Assure proper maintenance of all equipment
Assure provision of adequate supplies for and cleanliness of the gross room.
Performance of supervisory/management duties.
Teach pathology residents, medical students, pathology assistant, and grossing techs.