Pathology Assistant

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a Pathology Assistant to support surgical pathology services in Baltimore, MD. The role involves gross examination, dissection of specimens, and coordinating with pathologists under supervision.

The candidate will obtain specimens from the OR, perform frozen sections, document findings, and assist with tissue handling for tumor banks and researchers. NAACLS PA training and ASCP BOR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program.
• ASCP BOR certified or eligible or equivalent Pathologist Assistant experience.
• Must be certified PA (ASCP or approved agency).
• Minimum of 1 year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Obtain specimens from operating rooms and perform frozen sectioning and gross reporting.
• Take specimen photographs and radiographs as needed.
• Distribute tissue to tumor bank and investigators.
• Dissect complex specimens and describe tissues per protocol.
• Verify patient information on specimen and requisition.
• Use equipment: Cryostat, microscope, dictation systems, and x-ray related devices.

Skills

Cryostat

Photography equipment

Gross stations

Dictation systems

Microscope

Stryker and bone saws

Education

NAACLS PA Training Program

ASCP BOR certification

PA certification

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to various Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions?

If you are a Pathology Assistant looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of a large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is your employer!

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $65.00 - $67.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Futuristic Healthcare: Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.
• Benefits: There are options for a tax-deferred annuity 401 (k) Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Location

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD

Schedule Options

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday - Friday 1:00 PM -9:30 PM

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science.

• 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.
• 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 / Affluent 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.