Pathology Assistant

Summit Health•Woodland Park, NJ

8d•$38 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Requirements

Master’s degree with a PA(ASCP) maintained certification or Medical Degree distinction.
Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience, 5-8 years’ preferred.
Must have experience with a Laboratory Information System.

Responsibilities

Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling
Accurately describes gross anatomic features of routine, complicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned; Sections specimens per departmental protocol; submits entire specimen(s)/representative section(s) for histologic preparation.
Performs quality control and quality assurance tests as required.
Demonstrated the ability to prioritize and triage specimens.
Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies the appropriate personnel; assists with problem resolution.
Operates all instruments/equipment per accepted written procedures
Recognizes and identifies equipment problems and contacts appropriate technical service
Maintains all necessary documentation and current logs.
Handles and disposes of specimens and chemical waste based on the laboratory’s procedure manual and ensure compliance with regulatory policies.
Ensures that records are accurate, complete, legible and appropriately filed and stored electronically.
Meets acceptable turn-around time and productivity standards for the department.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Maintains a clean, neat and orderly workplace including instruments and general laboratory equipment.