Pathologist Assistant PRN

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LCMC Health is seeking a Pathology Assistant to assist pathologists with a full range of specimen processing, grossing, and histologic sampling. You will supervise entry-level residents, perform intra-operative consultations, and help coordinate tissue sample collection for research. Experience in pathology is preferred.

A Master’s degree or physician with extensive grossing experience will be considered. This role supports pathology services across the LCMC Health system, including East

Formación

• Experience in a Pathology setting preferred.
• Master’s degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program is required for a Pathology Assistant if not a physician.
• Licensed physician with greater than 5 years’ experience in Grossing will be considered in lieu of accredited Pathology Assistant program graduates.

Responsabilidades

• Assist pathologists with accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of specimens.
• Supervise and train entry level residents in gross room pathology methods.
• Perform frozen sections and intra-operative consultations per protocol.
• Coordinate tissue specimen acquisition for research.
• Maintain digital image files and ensure specimen photography standards.
• Interact with stakeholders in tissue sample acquisition and sample identification.

Conocimientos

Pathology knowledge

Customer relations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Educación

Master’s degree in Pathologist Assistant studies

Licensed physician with grossing experience (optional alternative)

Descripción del empleo

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs and/or assists pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens as well as autopsy techniques. Supervises and trains entry level resident physicians in gross room pathology methodology and procedures, under guidance and within protocol parameters provided by medical professional staff. Performs frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters. Coordinates the acquisition of tissue specimens used for research purposes. Maintains a file of digital images, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography. Participates in the accessioning and labeling of specimens, specimen storage and disposal, and the maintenance of reagents and equipment. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Performs effective troubleshooting and problem solving to ensure sample integrity and proper identification of specimens; interacts with stakeholders involved in the acquisition of tissue samples Participates in post mortem activities and coordination as needed.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a Pathology setting Preferred.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program is required for a Pathology Assistant if not a physician. Licensed physician with greater than 5 years’ experience in Grossing will be considered in lieu of accredited Pathology Assistant program graduates.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Pathologists' Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and methodologies of processing routine and complex anatomic pathology specimens. Good customer relations and communication skills. Good organizational and computer skills. Professional interaction with pathologists.

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America).

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About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

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Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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