Pathologists’ Assistant

MRINetwork; Modesto (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Robust health plans including dental and vision

Generous vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Annual scrub allowance

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiting firm is seeking a Permanent Pathologists’ Assistant in Modesto, CA. Under the guidance of a pathologist, the successful candidate will handle gross examinations, assist during consultations, and maintain equipment. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and certification as a Pathologists' Assistant. Generous benefits include health plans, vacation time, and support for continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field required.
• Experience with macro-surgical techniques and general laboratory skills.
• Ability to prepare tissue for evaluation in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dictation of human organs.
• Select sections for pathological evaluation.
• Maintain equipment and manage biological waste.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Communication skills

Knowledge of HIPAA

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Completion of NAACLS-accredited pathologists' assistant program

Tools

Excel

MS Word or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job ID: 3517514

Job Title: Permanent Pathologists’ Assistant

Location: Modesto, CA 95356

Job Summary: Under the supervision of a pathologist, the Certified Pathologists' Assistant performs gross examination, sampling and dictation of human organs. Provides assistance during intraoperative consultations such as frozen sections and gross examinations. The Pathologists' Assistant requires certification from the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants or the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Benefits

• 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%
• Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support.
• Offer generous annual vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation, gross description, dictation and dissection of human tissue
• Select representative sections for embedding, staining and microscopic evaluation
• Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning
• Obtain tissue such as blood and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
• Photograph pertinent gross specimens as needed
• Assist with frozen section tissue selection and preparation
• Retrieve the patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist
• Confer with the attending pathologist to identify any special techniques or procedures to be utilized
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment
• Provision of adequate supplies
• Cleaning of grossing stations
• Disposal of biological and administrative waste
• Solve any discrepancies or other issues that may arise

Key Skills Needed

• Demonstrated ability to organize workload.
• Must possess a professional demeanor and have experience that demonstrates problem solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, a fast learner and possess excellent time management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to coordinate and meet multiple deadlines
• Familiarity with HIPAA and security compliance requirements.
• The ideal candidate will be willing to take on new challenges, have a proven record for producing results, be willing to learn and grow with the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related field
• Successful completion of an NAACLS-accredited pathologists' assistant program preferred.
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, macro-surgical techniques, and general laboratory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation and to provide assistance to pathologists in a timely and quality manner.
• Knowledge/ability to become knowledgeable in voice recognition software, internet and multiple-interfaced systems, various laboratory information systems, Excel, and MS Word or equivalent applications.
• High degree of technical competence and knowledge of histological techniques.