PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANT, WDL; CASUAL - 1ST SHIFT

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

401K Retirement Plan

Comprehensive insurance plans

Job summary

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories is seeking a casual Pathologists' Assistant for a part-time, 1st shift position in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves assisting Anatomic Pathologists with tissue sample examination, conducting gross dissection, and preparing specimens for processing. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and ASCP Certification as a Pathologist's Assistant. The position offers benefits such as Paid Time Off, career tuition assistance, and various insurance plans. Join a team dedicated to excellence in laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ASCP Certification as a Pathologist's Assistant is mandatory.
• Proven ability in gross surgical specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Anatomic Pathologists with tissue sample examination.
• Perform gross dissection examination and prepare tissue for processing.
• Review medical records and utilize Epic and Cerner for information.

Skills

Gross dissection examination

Medical record summarization

Photography of specimens

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

ASCP Certification as a Pathologist's Assistant (PA)

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANT, WDL; CASUAL - 1ST SHIFT - 169082

Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE

Shift: 1st shift (Occasional weekday shifts; full days)

Standard Hours: 8

Employment Type: Part Time (FTE: 0.001)

Summary

Assists Anatomic Pathologists by participating in the examination, dissection and processing of tissue samples and by participating in gross autopsy direction.

Responsibilities

• Gross surgical specimens, performing gross dissection examination and description; prepare and submit tissue for histologic processing and additional analytic procedures. Dictate gross description for inclusion in the Surgical Pathology Report.
• Identify specimens that may require special handling. Perform kidney biopsy triage, tissue bank collection, and gross photography. Appropriately collect tissue for additional testing such as cytometry, cytogenetics, electron microscopy, and other necessary tests.
• Review and summarize medical records for pathologists. Utilize Epic and Cerner to review records and histories when clinical information on requisition is insufficient.
• Perform photography of gross specimens with proper lighting, staging, and labeling.
• Assist residents in gross dissection techniques and descriptions.
• Download and organize digital images in the pathology library.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Actively participate in training as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• ASCP Certification as a Pathologist's Assistant (PA).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement – Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or other category protected under applicable law. Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the position.