Pathologists' Assist PRN

HCA-Healthcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time away from work programs

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Education support

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Pathologists Assistant to support surgical pathology services as a staff member. Under pathologist supervision, you will work independently in examination and preparation of surgical specimens, while coordinating with on-site pathologists.

The role focuses on organizing workflow in frozen section and gross examination areas, determining grossing priorities, and ensuring accurate documentation and specimen handling in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters in Pathologists’ Assistant highly preferred.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred.
• 3-5 years’ grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or masters degree.

Responsibilities

• Organize and optimize workflow in frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Collaborate with on-site Pathologists to determine grossing priorities.
• Take instruction from Pathologists on grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Confer with other pathologists to facilitate productivity and knowledge sharing.
• Triage specimens, dictate gross findings, and refer to microscopic review as needed.
• Identify tissue for microscopic study and determine appropriate fixatives.
• Perform frozen sections and decalcifications; coordinate procedures and records.
• Maintain records of dissections, dictations, and tissue samples.
• Photograph specimens for instructional and documentation purposes.
• Maintain records of photography and support interdepartmental conferences.

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Pathologists Assist PRN? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pathologists Assistant / Pathology Assistant is a staff position responsible for assisting pathologists in performance of surgical pathology services. Under the general supervision of the pathologist, works independently when performing professional duties associated with examination and/or preparation of the surgical pathology specimens.

Job Summary

• Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities.
• Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistant’s relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base.
• Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
• Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histological procedures and special stains when appropriate.
• Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.
• Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation.
• Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement".

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters in Pathologists’ Assistant highly preferred
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred
• 3-5 years’ grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or masters degree

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pathologists Assist PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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