Pathologist's Assistant, Operating Room Pathology, Weekdays

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

FSA

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a motivated Pathologists' Assistant to join the Operating Room Pathology lab in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on gross processing of specimens, teaching residents, and participating in research protocols, with no autopsy, weekend, or on-call duties.

We require a NAACLS-accredited PA program and ASCP certification (or within one year). Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is preferred. The position is full-time, 9:30am–6:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program completed.
• ASCP Pathology Assistant certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross processing of operating room and clinic specimens.
• Teaches junior residents proper grossing techniques.
• Implements operating room tissue-based research protocols and procurement steps.
• Reviews resident rotation schedules with the chief/senior residents.
• Assists in dictation orientation and questions from attending pathologists.
• Provides data for monthly Surgical Pathology QA reports.
• Maintains the gross specimen handbook and related protocols.
• Performs administrative tasks including filing reports and billing data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + NAACLS PA program

ASCP certification (within 1 year)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Epic information systems

Job description

Department

60943 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Operating Room Pathology

Department

60943 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Operating Room Pathology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Varies

Pay Range

$44.15 - $66.25

Seeking motivated, team-oriented Pathologists' Assistant with experience grossing high complexity specimens from all subspecialities, exceptional oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and critical thinking capabilities, and ability to perform Resident education. Candidates must be able to work efficiently in a high paced environment with minimal direct supervision. Willingness to participate in process improvement and troubleshooting. Familiarity with Epic information systems. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. No autopsy, weekend, or call duties.

Position Highlights

• Shift Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm.
• Department: Operating Room Pathology
• Location: Winston Salem. NC

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program (ASCP). Master's degree preferred.
• ASCP Pathology Assistant (ASCP) certification or must obtain within one year of hire.

Essential Functions

• Performs gross processing of operating room and clinic specimens, including photography and preparation of related surgical pathology reports.
• Teaches junior (first and second year) residents proper grossing techniques, as described in the Pathology Department's standard gross pathology protocols. Assists in process as needed to ensure timely completion.
• Implements all operating room tissue-based research protocols, including procurement of samples, processing of samples, and notification of investigators regarding sample readiness. Ensures that written research protocols are available and readily displayed in the operating room pathology laboratory.
• Reviews resident rotation schedules with the chief and/or senior residents.
• Answers questions from attending pathologists regarding the dictation and orientation of gross surgical specimens.
• Provides data for the monthly Surgical Pathology Quality Assurance reports.
• Maintains and updates the Department's gross specimen handbook.
• Performs administrative maintenance of surgical protocols, reports and data, including the filing of reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides, assuring the completion of specimen coding and billing.
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with personal computers including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and statistics

Work Environment

• Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients
• Exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne disease
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens
• Moderate noise environment
• Subject to injury from sharps
• Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Required to wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, and face protection)

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.