Pathologists' Assistant (Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Assistance)

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup is seeking a Pathologist Assistant responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under the direction of a Pathologist. The candidate must be willing to travel during the week to hospital labs around the country.

In this role you will support the pathology team by handling surgical specimens, maintaining the cutting room, photographing specimens, and preparing tissues for further testing while adhering to safety, privacy, and

Qualifications

• Pathologist Assistant responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens.
• Work under the direction of a Pathologist.
• Willingness to travel during the week to hospital labs around the country.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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. This position must be willing to travel during the week to hospital labs around the country.

This Pathologist Assistant position is responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under the direction of a Pathologist. This position must be willing to travel during the week to hospital labs around the country.

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.