Pathologist Assistant Certified

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated individual to provide patient-focused care through the examination of surgical specimens. This role emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure accurate clinical outcomes. With a commitment to fostering a thriving environment, the organization values each employee's contributions and encourages professional growth. Join a team that is passionate about making a difference in patient care and advancing health and wellness through education and research. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven community while developing your skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Laboratory with Floor to Ceiling Windows

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of effective delivery and training.
• Possesses fundamental proficiency in pathology applications.

Responsibilities

• Examines and documents surgical specimens under supervision.
• Participates in compliance and quality management activities.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Pathology Knowledge

Quality Assurance

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Gross Room

Job Summary:

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
RELOCATION BONUS
LAB WITH FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS

Provides patient-focused care through the examination of surgical specimens and timely completion of surgical case reports independently. Responsible for the accurate performance of gross dissection to support microscopic diagnosis and other duties in a manner that complies with all approved protocols. Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving skills to assure accurate and reliable clinical outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs examination, gross dissection, and documentation of surgical specimens, under supervision of pathologist.
2. Actively participates in compliance and quality management activities on a daily basis and special projects as indicated.
3. Assists with special tissue processing (tissue in special fixatives, tissue culture media, selection for culture).
4. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

1. Training & Development (Fundamental Awareness): Has demonstrated an understanding of the basic characteristics and needs of effective delivery: use of visual aids, demeanor, oral skills and program support requirements. Has had training in course delivery. Observed instructors in course preparation and delivery.
2. Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Has provided constructive suggestions to improve a situation. Knows how to remove roadblocks to success and avoids judgments at all times. Makes a concerted effort to pass on experiences and job information that can be learned easily.
3. Pathology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate pathology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
4. Quality Assurance (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.

Core Accountabilities:

1. Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.
2. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.
3. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.
4. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities:

1. Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
2. Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
3. Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
4. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
5. Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
6. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
7. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
8. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
9. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
10. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
11. Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
12. Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
13. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
14. Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
15. Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: Less than 1 year

Education: Master's

_Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled._