Pathologists' Assistant, Anatomic Pathology (Full Time, Evenings)

sluhn; Shimer (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Pathologist Assistant for evening shift to perform gross descriptions and dissection of surgical specimens. Responsibilities include assisting with autopsies, organizing conference materials, and supporting staff training.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a science-related field and ASCP certification or equivalent experience. Candidates must be able to work in a dynamic pathology lab with high complexity testing under CLIA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in science or related field required.
• ASCP certification or 3 years grossing experience preferred.
• Qualified to perform high complexity testing under CLIA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform examinations of surgical specimens.
• Use voice-activated transcription to dictate gross descriptions.
• Assist in post-mortem examinations.
• Participate in orientation of new staff; mentor residents and students.
• Handle multiple assignments and adapt to changes.

Skills

Pathologist Assistant

Gross description

Medical transcription

Autopsy support

Mentor residents

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science

ASCP certification

Tools

Voice-activated transcription system

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Typical Evening shift is 3pm to 11:30pm. No autopsies or frozen section procedures.

The Pathologist Assistant will perform gross description and dissection of surgical specimens. Assist in the preparation and performance of autopsies. Arrange to photographs on all pertinent specimens. Organize conference material.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and performs examinations of surgical specimens.
• Uses voice-activated transcription system to dictate gross descriptions.
• Assists in preparation and performance of post-mortem examinations.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff; teaches/mentors residents and students.
• Handles multiple assignments as necessary, with an ability to adapt to changes.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 6 hours/day in 2 hour increments. Standing up to 6 hours/day in 2 hour increments. Frequent fingering and handling to manipulate surgical specimens. Lifting up to 400 pounds (with assistance) to move bodies. Stoop occasionally. Bend frequently. Reaches above shoulder level occasionally. Must be able to feel size, shape and texture of specimens. Hear normal conversation. See normal vision, color vision and read from computer monitor.

E DUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in science related field AND successful completion of the ASCP certification exam or 3 years of experience as a Pathologists' Assistant preferred.

Note: Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing under CLIA regulations. The minimum training/experience required of such personnel is:

1. 1.An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
2. 2.Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

(1) (a) Completion of a formal pathologists' assistant training program or OTJ training with ASCP certification OR (b) OTJ training with a minimum of 3 years of grossing experience AND (2) ASCP certification maintenance or other documentation of related continuing education.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.