Pathologist Assistant Certified

Montgomery College; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Nashville seeks a Pathologist Assistant Certified to provide patient-focused care by examining surgical specimens. The role involves gross dissection to support microscopic diagnosis, ensuring accurate clinical outcomes through critical thinking and adherence to protocols.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Examine, gross dissect, and document surgical specimens under supervision.
• Participate in compliance and quality management activities.
• Assist with special tissue processing.

Skills

Pathology

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Pathologist Assistant Certified

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Locations: Nashville, TN | Time Type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago | Job Requisition ID: R-35633

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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a hub for teaching, discovery, and patient care. Our community values expertise, knowledge, and abilities, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and be celebrated. Our mission is to enhance health and wellness through outstanding programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Gross Room

Job Summary:

Relocation Assistance Available

Join our team providing patient-focused care by examining surgical specimens and completing surgical case reports independently. Responsibilities include performing gross dissection to support microscopic diagnosis, adhering to protocols, and utilizing critical thinking to ensure accurate clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Examine, gross dissect, and document surgical specimens under supervision.
2. Participate in compliance and quality management activities.
3. Assist with special tissue processing.

Technical Capabilities:

• Training & Development: Understand basic delivery characteristics and support course delivery.
• Mentoring & Coaching: Provide constructive feedback and pass on knowledge.
• Pathology: Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in pathology applications.
• Quality Assurance: Analyze and improve work processes, participate in standard setting.

Additional Information:

Allied health professionals perform crucial diagnostic and supportive roles in healthcare, contributing to Vanderbilt's reputation for excellence in patient referrals and medical science.

Core Accountabilities:

• Impact: Independently achieve objectives affecting team results.
• Problem Solving: Use data to analyze and resolve complex issues.
• Knowledge: Possess advanced knowledge in professional areas.
• Team Interaction: Serve as a resource and lead small projects.

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues: Develop self and others, build relationships, communicate effectively.
• Delivering Services: Serve with compassion, solve problems, offer support.
• Ensuring Quality: Maintain high standards, pursue continuous improvement, ensure safety.
• Managing Resources: Demonstrate accountability, manage resources, make data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generate ideas, adopt technology, embrace change.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities, Certifications, Work Experience:

• Relevant work experience required.
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year.
• Education: Master's degree.

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