Pathologist Assistant Position in Washington, DC

The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement

PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility

Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support

Job summary

The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, an independent, non-profit faculty clinical practice group affiliated with George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC, is seeking a full-time Pathologist Assistant. The PA will provide anatomic pathology services under supervision, contribute to education of pathology residents, and support quality assurance initiatives.

The role offers a high-volume academic setting with a dedicated team of physicians, Ph.Ds, and PAs, and

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist Assistant training program.
• Graduated from an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program.
• Current and valid ASCP Pathologist Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross dissection, description, and submission of tissue specimens for histologic processing and surgical pathology examination.
• Provide detailed tissue specimen descriptions using electronic and voice recognition dictation systems.
• Perform gross dissection, description, and preparation for intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination, including cryostat sections and slide staining.
• Prepare and submit tissue and other specimens for special laboratory analyses (flow cytometry and molecular tests).
• Dissect and examine organs and tissues during autopsy examinations.
• Prepare for autopsy by obtaining medical records and arranging radiographic studies; perform gross and microscopic photography.
• Teach pathology residents in gross tissue dissection and description techniques, intraoperative consultations, and autopsy dissection.
• Assist in preparing materials for educational conferences and in quality assurance/quality improvement activities.

Skills

ASCP Certification

Gross dissection

Intraoperative consultation

Education

MS in Pathologist Assistant (NAACLS-accredited)

ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Pathologist Assistant to join an independent, non-profit faculty clinical practice group affiliated with George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to provide anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of the Pathology staff.

Quick Facts

• Full-Time employed position
• High-volume academic medical center case mix
• Join a team composed of nine physicians, two Ph.Ds, and three Pathologist Assistants, as well as a larger multidisciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, and other clinicians
• State-of-the-art pathology and hospital systems

Responsibilities

• Perform gross dissection, description, and submission of tissue specimens for histologic processing and surgical pathology examination.
• Provide a detailed and accurate description of tissue specimens using an electronic and voice recognition dictation system.
• Perform gross dissection, description, and preparation of tissue specimens for intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination, including preparation of cryostat sections and smears/imprints and staining of slides for microscopic examination.
• Preparation and submission of tissue specimens and other biological specimens for special laboratory studies, including flow cytometric and molecular analyses.
• Perform dissection and examination of organs and tissues during an autopsy examination.
• Prepare for autopsy examination by obtaining patients' medical records and arranging radiographic examinations. Perform gross and microscopic photography of specimens.
• Participate in teaching pathology residents in gross tissue dissection and description techniques, intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination, and autopsy dissection and examination.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for educational conferences.
• Assist with departmental quality assurance/quality improvement activities and compliance with all CLIA, CAP, TJC, and DC DOH standards.
• Perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, procedures, reports, and data
• Assist in standardizing and implementing new protocols and procedures, as necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and training
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist Assistant training program.
• Graduated from an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program
• Current and valid certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• If you are a physician, then you must have graduated from an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program and have an unrestricted medical license for the District of Columbia. The ASCP certification is waived.

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