Pathologists' Assistant - Full Time - Day Shift - Forbes Hospital

High Market Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pathologists' Assistant to join their team. This role involves coordinating the processing and gross description of patient tissue specimens, ensuring efficiency in the laboratory workflow. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and certification in Pathologists' Assistant, with experience in histotechnology. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and the opportunity to contribute to vital diagnostic evaluations and postmortem examinations in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about pathology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with certification in Pathologists' Assistant.
• Experience in tissue processing and anatomical description preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving and processing of patient tissue specimens.
• Organize gross room workflow and maintain equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Anatomical Description

Tissue Processing

Workflow Organization

Research Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Surgical Equipment

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

$5,000 sign-on bonus available

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of a pathologist coordinates the receiving, processing and gross description of all patient tissue specimens sent to the laboratory for diagnostic evaluation and postmortem examinations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs detailed gross anatomic description and sectioning of patient tissue sent to the lab for evaluation. May perform detailed gross dissection, description and sectioning of autopsy. (40%)
2. Organizes gross room workflow for efficiency and productivity. (20%)
3. Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of surgical pathology area. (20%)
4. Functionalizes the details of research protocols and clinical trials by analyzing the type of tissue needed and ensuring the integrity of the tissue (10%)
5. May instruct, assign and/or assists pathology residents, students and new employees in protocol for handling and describing specimens. (10%)
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Pathologists' Assistant (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or eligible. Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment. (Incumbents in role prior to January 2009 exempt from certification requirement).
3. Pathologists’ Assistant experience or training and/or histotechnology laboratory experience.

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