Pathology Assistant

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 89,544 - 92,299; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Pathology Assistant responsible for performing gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens under the supervision of a pathologist.

The role requires accreditation from a NAACLS certified program and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Pay rate ranges from $65 to $67 per hour. Join a diverse team dedicated to top-tier medical research and technology.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
• ASCP certification is required or eligibility to achieve it.
• Training must be from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens.
• Obtain specimens from operating rooms for examination.
• Verify patient information on specimens.

Skills

Gross examination of surgical pathology specimens

Specimen photography

Accurate dissection

Cryostat operation

Education

Graduation from NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program

ASCP BOR certification or eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in biological or allied health sciences

Tools

Cryostat

Gross stations

Microscope

Job description

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is hiring a Pathology Assistant.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM, no weekends
• Monday - Friday 1:00 PM-9:30 PM, no weekends

Pay Rate: $65-$67

Responsibilities

• A pathologist assistant is qualified by academic and practical training to provide the following services under the general direction and supervision of a pathologist: performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation.
• Obtains specimens from the operating rooms and performs appropriate examination including frozen sectioning and reported gross.
• Specimen photography and radiography as needed.
• Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and investigators.
• Performs gross examination of complex surgical specimens, including dissection, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation (see training checklist for details).
• Consistently verifies patient information on specimen and requisition.
• Accurately dissects specimens and selects proper tissue sections according to department protocol.
• Accurately describes specimens clearly and concisely.
• Performs specimen photography and radiography as needed
• Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and/or researchers and investigators as needed
• Use of the follow equipment/tools: Cryostat, computer, photography equipment, gross stations, dictation systems, telephone/intercom, microscope, cassette etcher, x-ray machine and faxitron, x-ray film developer, and Stryker and bone saws.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program
• ASCP BOR certified (or ASCP BOR exam eligible) or completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor, or equivalent in any of the biological or allied health sciences and Pathologist Assistant/Grossing experience
• Must be certified PA (ASCP or department approved certifying agency)
• Minimum of 1 year experience is required

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Augmentedante Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.