Night & Weekend Pathology Assistant (PRN)

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a PRN Pathologist Assistant responsible for dissecting surgical specimens and performing intraoperative procedures. Candidates must hold a Master's in Pathologists' Assistant, with prior experience preferred. This role requires knowledge in safety protocols, anatomy, and microsurgical techniques, along with effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred.
• Pathologist Assistant (PA-ASCP) certification or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Perform macroscopic dissection and describe surgical specimens.
• Conduct intraoperative frozen sectioning procedures.
• Procure and process tissue for studies.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of specimen dissections.

Skills

Basic knowledge of human anatomy

Microsurgical techniques

Pathologic disease processes

Understanding of safety and infection control requirements

Skills in obtaining/preparing tissue for evaluation

Written and verbal communication

Computer operation

Organization

Prioritizing

Problem solving

Time management

Decision making

Education

Master's Degree of Science in Pathologists' Assistant

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited training program for Pathologists’ Assistant

Bachelor's Degree in a biological science (prior to 2005)

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a PRN Pathologist Assistant responsible for dissecting surgical specimens and performing intraoperative procedures. Candidates must hold a Master's in Pathologists' Assistant, with prior experience preferred. This role requires knowledge in safety protocols, anatomy, and microsurgical techniques, along with effective communication and problem-solving skills.