Laboratory - Pathology Assistant

Cynet Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Laboratory - Pathology Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Grand Forks, ND. The PA will assist with surgical specimen and frozen section dissections, performing gross descriptions under Pathologist supervision, and supporting quality assurance initiatives.

Required NAACLS-accredited PA program completion; ASCP certifications not specified. Prior grossing experience preferred. On-site shifts are 5 x 8s, 8 hours per shift, lasting 13 weeks with no remote work indicated.

Qualifications

• Completion of NAACLS Accredited Pathologists Assistant Program
• Prior grossing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and performance of surgical specimen and frozen sections
• Completes accurate gross description dictation under supervision of a Pathologist
• Participates in problem solving, quality assurance and quality control monitoring
• Maintains equipment and cleanliness in the gross cutting area and morgue
• Performs, interprets and reports tests according to standard operating procedures

Education

NAACLS Accredited Pathologists Assistant Program

Job description

Laboratory - Pathology Assistant

Profession: Medical Laboratory

Specialty: Pathology Assistant

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 5 X 8s

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Not specified

Certifications: ASCP Certified or ASCP exam ready with certification prior to start date

Must-Have:

• Completion of NAACLS Accredited Pathologists Assistant Program
• Prior grossing experience preferred

Description:The Pathology Assistant (PA) assists in the preparation and performance of surgical specimen and frozen section dissections.The PA completes accurate gross description dictation under the direct or indirect supervision of a Pathologist.This position actively participates in problem solving, quality assurance, and quality control monitoring.The PA is responsible for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.Additionally, the assistant performs department duties to support high-quality operations.This role requires high-level customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with pathologists, co-workers, providers, and others.The PA maintains accuracy of patient identification on specimens for microscopic examination.They perform surgical specimen dissection on a range of specimens to provide quality material for histology studies.The PA obtains pathologist input for accurate gross specimen analysis when necessary.The PA performs frozen sections and maintain cryostats.The assistant dictates complete and accurate gross descriptions.Effective communication skills are essential for timely result reporting and professional interaction with pathologists and providers.The PA ensures proper maintenance of equipment and cleanliness in the surgical pathology gross cutting area and morgue.They dispose of tissues and reagents according to standard operating procedures.The assistant performs, interprets, and reports tests according to standard operating procedure.Knowledge of clinical presentations of disease and testing technical elements is required.The PA applies such knowledge with laboratory test findings for accurate diagnostic results.They recognize reasons for discrepant test results and take corrective action for quality results.Quality control and routine preventive maintenance processes are documented and performed by the PA.The PA keeps gross bench procedure manuals current and reviews compliance standards.Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet departmental needs.