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

Highmark 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 coordinate the processing of patient tissue specimens. This role involves performing detailed anatomical descriptions, ensuring efficient workflow in the gross room, and maintaining equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant certification or training in pathology. Join a team committed to high standards of ethical and legal practices while contributing to vital diagnostic evaluations and postmortem examinations. This position offers a sign-on bonus and the opportunity to impact patient care significantly.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; certification as Pathologists' Assistant within 1 year.
• Experience in pathology or histotechnology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed gross anatomic description and sectioning of tissue specimens.
• Organize gross room workflow for efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the surgical pathology area.

Skills

Anatomical Description

Gross Dissection

Workflow Organization

Research Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Pathologists' Assistant Certification

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:

• 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%)
• Organizes gross room workflow for efficiency and productivity. (20%)
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of surgical pathology area. (20%)
• Functionalizes the details of research protocols and clinical trials by analyzing the type of tissue needed and ensuring the integrity of the tissue (10%)
• May instruct, assign and/or assists pathology residents, students and new employees in protocol for handling and describing specimens. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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).
• Pathologists’ Assistant experience or training and/or histotechnology laboratory experience.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.