Pathology Assistant: Surgical Specimen Specialist

UHS; McAllen (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Educational opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

South Texas Health System Clinics, a part of Universal Health Services (UHS), seeks a Pathology Assistant to manage receipt, dissection, and documentation of surgical specimens, ensuring accuracy and timely diagnostic results in a high-quality clinical lab setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, ASCP certification with ongoing maintenance, and CAP competency examinations, supporting autopsies and laboratory operations across our Rio Grande Valley network.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Certification with National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory (ASCP). Ongoing maintenance of ASCP certification every three years.
• Annual competency examination from College of American Pathologists administered by facility laboratory director.

Mansioni

• Includes performing all technical aspects in receiving, dissection and dictating surgical specimens.
• Expand knowledge of the disease process to master specimens of increasing complexity and to prepare and process samples, assist in autopsies, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure all procedures adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Responsible for ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency of specimens for timely results for patient care.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ASCP Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

South Texas Health System Clinics, a part of Universal Health Services (UHS), seeks a Pathology Assistant to manage receipt, dissection, and documentation of surgical specimens, ensuring accuracy and timely diagnostic results in a high-quality clinical lab setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, ASCP certification with ongoing maintenance, and CAP competency examinations, supporting autopsies and laboratory operations across our Rio Grande Valley network.