Pathologists' Assistant

Pathgroup-; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup seeks a Pathologist Assistant to perform gross dictation and examination of tissue specimens, operating under the supervision of a Pathologist. This role requires independence and strict adherence to safety and privacy standards.

Responsibilities include submitting specimens for processing, maintaining the cutting room, photographing specimens, and supporting advanced testing. A PA training program completion and ongoing certification/licensure are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant is required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant OR meet CLIA requirements.
• Maintains 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 the pathologist.
• Prepare tissue for further testing such as lymphoma phenotyping or iron studies.
• Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes.
• Adhere to safety procedures and protect patient information.

Education

Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant

ASCP certification or CLIA equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

Mom-Fri: 8:30-5:00

Job Description

J OB 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.

Requirements

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.

Work Location Type

On-Site

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