Pathologists' Assistant - Exempt

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pathologist Assistant to join their team in Indianapolis. This role involves performing gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens and providing essential training and guidance to staff. The ideal candidate will have surgical gross experience and relevant certifications. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring quality and compliance within the lab while interacting directly with pathologists. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding position in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• 1 year of surgical gross experience with complex specimens required.
• AAPA Fellowship status or PA (ASCP) certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens.
• Provide training and guidance to grossing staff and students.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Surgical Gross Experience

Technical Instructions

Quality Control

Independent Judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Histology Instruments

Job description

Pathologist Assistant - Indianapolis, IN | Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm

Sign on Bonus Included

Relocation Assistance Available

The pathologist assistant - exempt position is intended for individuals currently certified as a pathologist assistant. The individual in this position will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including some escalatedissuesand troubleshooting quality issues. The individual will be responsible for conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

• Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.

• Capable of performingall ofthe duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.

• Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex/complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic processing.Typicallyhospital-based, whole organ specimens.

• Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistants/grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques,instrumentation, and organization of work.

• May be responsible for orientation,trainingand training verification of newly hired grossing staff.

• May perform New Hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and anyhistotechsperforming gross examination.

• May administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff.

• Provide input to department manager/supervisor for employee performancereviews

• May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs. indirect) for each specimen type foreach individualperforming gross.

• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, includingcytopreparation, staining,coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens

• Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards.

• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.

• Perform troubleshooting when necessary andhave the ability toexercise independent judgment, if required.

• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.

• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.

• Coordinate and monitor workflow

• May act as a key contact person for pathologist, grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes toworkflow

• May be responsible for monitoring HPAP asneeded

• May participate with the development and/or monitoring of quality indicators for theQMP

• Follow the laboratory's applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.

• Comply with Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to maintain state licensure and/or CMP.

• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required WorkExperience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

1-yearsurgical gross experience, including large, complex/complicated specimens

Physical and Mental Requirements:

N/A

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

N/A

EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree(Required)
Master's Degree

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
AAPA Fellowship status and/or PA (ASCP)(Required)
Current state licensure, if applicable(Required)
Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489. (Required)
NAACLS approved Pathologist Assistant training program

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.