Pathologist Assistant (Full time, days)

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to support the Pathology department. This role involves managing surgical specimens, performing inspections, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have relevant education and experience, and must be eligible for certification. Join a leading medical center dedicated to patient care and innovative research.

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Training program or B.S. with minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Must be eligible for AAPA Fellowship Examination.

Responsibilities

• Manages surgical specimens and verifies identity.
• Performs gross inspection of pathology specimens.
• Maintains cleanliness and supplies for gross room.

Skills

Documentation

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in relevant field

Pathologists’ Assistant Training program

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job:Pathologist Assistant

Location:Lancaster, PA

Hours:M-F Roughly 08:00am-4:00PM

Department:Pathology

POSITION SUMMARY:The Pathologist’s Assistant will perform numerous support duties for the Pathologists and the department of PathologyServices.These include, but are not limited to, surgical specimen management and grossing, frozen sectioning, photography, autopsy, and equipment and supply maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Manages surgical specimens, verifying identity, proper accessioning and handling, and completion of necessary documentation.
• Performs and dictates the gross inspection of pathology specimens and prepares tissue for processing.
• Performs photography and maintains database of digital photographs.
• Manages the proper release of patient remains including appropriate documentation and coordination with internal resources, funeral homes and official agencies as needed.
• Maintains proper cleanliness, equipment and supplies for gross room, morgue and frozen section rooms.
• Consults with Pathologists and Histotechnologists for problem solving and appropriate case management.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation for all areas of responsibility.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of approved NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Training program or B.S. with minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
• Must be eligible for AAPA Fellowship Examination and successfully complete that exam within 1 year of employment.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of clinical experience in the field

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We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.