Pathologists' Assistant

PathGroup; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Memphis, TN seeks a Pathologist Assistant to perform gross dictation and examination of tissue specimens, operating independently under the direction of a Pathologist. The role includes dictating surgical specimens, maintaining the cutting room, and photographing specimens as designated.

The ideal candidate completed a formal Pathologist Assistant training program and holds ASCP or equivalent certification, with continuing education maintained for licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant is required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant OR meet CLIA requirements.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
• Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.
• Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.
• Prepare tissue for further testing as needed.
• Review manuals and stay current with procedural changes.
• Continue education material under pathologist guidance.
• Adhere to lab safety procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Abide by Corporate Compliance and Privacy/Security policies.

Education

Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant

ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant

Continuing education for certification/licensure

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This Pathologist Assistant position is responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under the direction of a Pathologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pathologist's Assistant supports PathGroup's mission, vision, goals and management decisions.
• Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
• Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.
• Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.
• Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as lymphoma phenotyping, quantitative iron studies, etc.
• Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
• Review and study under pathologist guidance designated continuing educational material.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies; and especially policies that impact Pathologist Assistants directly.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant is required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant OR Meet CLIA requierments.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure, and to increase basic knowledge.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of a formal Pathologist Assistant Training program. Pathologist Assistant students near completion of their training program are welcome to apply.
• Two years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant preferred.
• Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure to increase basic knowledge.