Pathologists' Assistant - Part-Time

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 147.000 - 180.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Keck School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Pathologists’ Assistant to join its team. The role supports a surgical pathology team, handles gross examination and prosection duties for histology, and assists with intraoperative consultations and resident instruction.

Shift: Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm with an hourly range of $71.10–$86.77. USC is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum Skills: Completion of an accredited pathology assistant training program.

Aufgaben

• Assist pathologists with gross examination and prosection of tissue for histological examination for surgical and autopsy pathology.
• Assist with intraoperative consultations, including fresh specimen and triage research tissue collection.
• Participate in the instruction of residents, fellows, and students.
• Act as a key contact for pathologists, grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend workflow changes.

Kenntnisse

Pathology assistant training program

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Pathology

PA certification from ASCP

Jobbeschreibung

The Keck School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Part-time Pathologists’ Assistant to join its team. As an active member of the surgical pathology team, the Pathologists’ Assistant will function as an active member of the anatomic pathology team and assist pathologists as necessary. Performs high complexity testing and is responsible for performing duties associated with the gross examination and prosection of tissue for histological examination for both surgical and autopsy pathology. Acts as a key contact person for pathologists, grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes to workflow. Assists with intraoperative consultations, including fresh specimen and triage research tissue collection. Participates in the instruction of residents, fellows, and/or students. The Keck School of Medicine Department of Pathology is one of the largest pathology departments in the United States. The Department aims to shape the future of pathology as it will be practiced in community hospitals, academic medical centers and clinical laboratories throughout the country. The University offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Shift and Compensation

Shift: Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Hourly range The hourly rate range for this position is $71.10 - $86.77.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Specialized/technical training Pathology
• Minimum Certifications: PA certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology, or must obtain certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Minimum Skills: Completion of an accredited pathology assistant training program, or must graduate within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Master's degree Biology Or Master's degree Medical Technology Or Master's degree in related field(s)
• Preferred Experience: 3 years
• Preferred Skills: Three years of proven, documented experience in anatomical/surgical pathology.

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