Pathologist Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program within the last five years.
• ASCP certification within six months.
• Two years of recent relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and technical competence in gross and post-mortem examinations, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in surgical pathology.
• Ability to communicate compassionately and effectively with people and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at patient privacy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures in assigned areas, including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
• Receive, prepare, archive, and retrieve specimens or materials as needed.
• Perform validation testing and troubleshoot problems as defined by department policies and procedures.
• Organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks to complete them within expected timeframes.
• Accurately and reliably perform duties, applying sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Respond appropriately to fluctuations in workload, unexpected situations, equipment or information system failures, shift hand-offs, priority test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
• Follow standard practices and procedures and applicable regulations and policies that protect patient privacy and safety.
• Work cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.