Asst Anatomic Pathologist - Derm MOHS

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403b with Match

Opportunity for Career Growth

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Elizabeth, NJ, is seeking an Assistant Anatomic Pathologist. This role involves preparing surgical tissue specimens and assisting Dermatology providers in patient care while adhering to established standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 1 year of experience in Anatomic Pathology or a medical lab setting. The position offers standard working hours with no night shifts, holidays, or weekends, and includes benefits such as paid time off and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Anatomic Pathology or Medical Lab.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for travel.
• Ability to manage work accurately in a busy surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical tissue specimens for diagnostic examination.
• Assist in collection and preparation of dermatologic biopsy specimens.
• Maintain laboratory equipment while ensuring OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Ability to learn and understand microscope operation

Specimen collection and handling

Understanding of electronic medical records

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microscope

Cryostat

H&E stainer

Job description

651 Centre View Blvd Crestview Hills, Kentucky

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

Reports to the Operations Manager, the Assistant Anatomic Pathologist prepares surgical tissue specimens and slide preparations following established standards and CLIA guidelines for diagnostic microscopic examination for MOHS Surgery. Assist Dermatology providers in all aspects of patient care. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Benefits:

• No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Education:

Minimum: High School Diploma/GED.

Years of Experience:

Required: 1 year experience in Anatomic Pathology or Medical Lab experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum: Must have a valid driver’s license for travel between office sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn and understand how to handle MOHS specimen according to policy and procedure with proper technique including embedding specimen, cryostat sectioning, H&E Staining and cover slipping.
• Assist in collection and prepare dermatologic biopsy specimen for processing including labeling and biopsy log documentation.
• Observe and learn how to prepare and maintain all necessary reagents, stains, alcohols and laboratory equipment according to existing specification. Perform cleaning, maintenance and/or sterilization of equipment. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.
• Keep records for workload recording, preventive maintenance on equipment, proficiency testing and quality control to meet the office’s continuing quality improvement standards including documenting quality activities, proficiency testing, instrument and procedure calibrations and equipment maintenance logs.
• Prepare, file and track old slides following the retention policy of the office. Assist in biopsy log tracking, follow up and preparation of melanoma reporting.
• Have a general understanding of and prepare laboratory procedures and direct questions and inconsistencies to the appropriate contact to assure accurate patient results.
• Learn and understand how to prepare surgical instruments, sterile and non-sterile surgical packaging and surgical/clean fields.
• With provider direction, communicate to patients with lab and test results, triage patient phone calls, perform medication refills, schedule patient visits, MOHS surgery and excision/procedures providing clear direction and addressing any patient concern.
• OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self by participating in continuing education and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to learn and understand how to operate and maintain microscope, cryostat and H&E stainer.
• Ability to learn and understand how to handle proper specimen collection, labeling, handling preservation, fixation, processing, preparation, transportation & storage.
• Understanding of electronic medical records and documentation requirements.
• Ability to understand written protocols, lab reference manuals and memos.
• Ability to manage a steady volume of work accurately in a busy surgical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based decision-making culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance.
• Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail.
• Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
• Cooperates with other departments and work groups.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.