Pathology Assistant

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6k sign on bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cleveland is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to prepare complex and routine patient specimens for processing. The candidate must hold a Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant and be certified or eligible. This role involves assisting in surgical specimens preparation and collaborating with staff to improve quality and adherence to guidelines. A $6k sign on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant.
• Must possess a pathologist assistant certification or be eligible.
• Skills in communication, organization, and decision-making are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex and routine patient specimens for processing.
• Assist in the preparation for human postmortem examinations.
• Collaborate with supervisory staff to improve service and quality.

Skills

Basic knowledge of human anatomy

Understanding of safety and infection control requirements

Skills in obtaining/preparing tissue for evaluation

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Decision making

Education

Master's Degree Of Science in Pathologists' Assistant

Bachelor's Degree in biological science

Job description

Position Summary

Independently prepares any complex and routine patient specimen for processing and special procedures by describing, measuring, dissecting and weighing specimens and entering specimen information into the computer. Organizes and performs tasks efficiently to meet departmental turnaround time standards and accommodate patient care needs. Collaborates with supervisory staff to achieve departmental goals, improve service, quality, cost effectiveness and adherence to regulatory guidelines. Performs duties relative to preparing surgical specimens for examination by the pathologist and assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.

$6k sign on bonus

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Master's Degree Of Science in Pathologists' Assistant Required
• Bachelor's Degree From an accredited training program for Pathologists’ Assistant Required or
• In a biological science (prior to 2005) Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of human anatomy; Required
• pathologic disease processes; Required
• understanding of safety and infection control requirements of position. Required
• Skills in obtaining/preparing tissue for evaluation; Required
• written and verbal communication, computer operation, organization, prioritizing, problem solving, time management, decision making. Required
• Ability to provide assistance to pathologists in a timely and quality manner; Required
• use and maintain pathology equipment appropriately; Required
• utilize good judgment; Required
• prepare and maintain records, use electronic communications tools and software. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Pathologist Assistant (PA-ASCP) or eligible Required