Pathology Assistant Per Diem

Capital Health (US); Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 61,124 - 79,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Health (US) in Pennington is seeking a Pathology Assistant to assist pathologists with examinations and tissue processing. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and have at least two years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities include preparing lab specimens, documenting procedures, and performing post mortem examinations under the direction of a licensed pathologist. Strong communication skills and the ability to empathize in difficult situations are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a Pathology Assistant.
• Graduate from an NAACLS approved Pathology Assistant training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pathologists in the examination and processing of tissues.
• Maintain surgical pathology protocols and documentation.
• Perform post mortem examinations and prepare bodies for release.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Empathy

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological sciences or related field

Graduate of Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Pay Range

$44.37 - $57.97 (full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position)

Position Overview

Assist pathologists by participating in the examination, dissection, and processing of tissues, and in gross autopsy dissection, under the direction of a board-certified, licensed pathologist.

Education

Minimum: Bachelor of Science in biological sciences, allied health sciences or related field, or Bachelor of Arts with relevant certifications or experience.

Experience

Two years previous experience as a Pathology Assistant required. Graduate from an NAACLS approved Pathology Assistant training program preferred.

Other Credentials

Graduate of certified Pathologists' Assistant program recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles, and summarize data to solve problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.

Special Training

Graduate of a certified Pathology Assistant program recognized by NAACLS, preferred.

Usual Work Day

8 hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Essential Functions

• Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and obtaining clinical history, including scans, x-rays, laboratory data, etc.
• Describes gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, and preparing tissues for histologic processing.
• Obtains biologic specimens such as blood, tissue, and toxicological materials for studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, immunohistochemistry, and other studies.
• Participates in gross and microscopic specimen photography.
• Performs duties relating to administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports, and data, including filing reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides, assuring the completion of specimen coding, and assisting in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
• Prepares human post mortem examinations, including ascertaining proper legal authorization for autopsies; retrieving the patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist; conferring with the attending pathologist to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized (e.g., cultures, smears, histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, and other studies) and notifying personnel directly involved with the post mortem examination.
• Assists the pathologist to coordinate communication and notification of physicians and allied health personnel directly involved in providing care to the diseased patient.
• Performs post mortem examinations, including external examination, in-situ organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, and dictation or recording of data such as organ weights, presence of body fluid, etc., and gross anatomic findings.
• Selects, prepares, and submits appropriate gross tissues for histologic sections and special studies.
• Prepares body for release.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, standing, walking, carrying objects, push/pull, twisting, bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities.

Occasional physical demands include: climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), squat/kneel/crawl, taste or smell.

Continuous physical demands include: keyboard use/repetitive motion, talk or hear.

Weight lifting: floor to waist 20 lbs, waist level and above 20 lbs.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary Note

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.