PATHOLOGY ASST

Capital Medical Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement

PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility

Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support

Job summary

Capital Medical Group, part of IPM under UHS, seeks an experienced Pathologist Assistant to join its clinical practice affiliated with George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. This full-time role provides anatomic pathology services under supervision of Pathology staff, in a high-volume setting.

You will perform gross dissections, documentation, intraoperative submissions, autopsy prep, and participate in teaching residents and quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist Assistant program.
• Graduated from an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program.
• Current and valid ASCP Pathologist Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross dissection, description, and submission of tissue specimens for histologic processing and surgical pathology examination.
• Provide detailed tissue descriptions using electronic and voice dictation systems.
• Prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination and stain slides for microscopic exam.
• Submit specimens for special studies including flow cytometry and molecular analyses.
• Perform dissection and examination during autopsy procedures.
• Obtain medical records and arrange radiographic examinations for autopsy prep.
• Capture gross and microscopic photographs of specimens.
• Teach pathology residents in dissection techniques and intraoperative consultations.
• Assist in preparing materials for educational conferences.
• Support quality assurance/quality improvement activities and comply with CLIA, CAP, TJC, and DC DOH standards.
• Maintain surgical pathology protocols, reports, and data; help standardize new procedures.

Education

Master of Science in Pathologist Assistant program (NAACLS-accredited)

ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency

Job description

Responsibilities

Capital Medical Group is a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS. We are seeking an experienced, strategic Human Resources leader to help shape the future of our organization and support the continued growth of a large, multi-specialty medical practice serving patients across the Washington, DC area and the DMV.

At Capital Medical Group, our mission is simple but powerful: to provide personalized, innovative, equitable, and high-quality care that improves the lives of our patients and their families. As the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the region, we support more than 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations, including GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Urgent Care, and affiliated sites throughout the DMV.

Capital Medical Group is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to join our clinical practice group affiliated with George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to provide anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of the Pathology staff.

Qualifications

Quick Facts

• Full-Time employed position
• High-volume academic medical center case mix
• Join a team composed of nine physicians, two Ph.Ds, and three Pathologist Assistants, as well as a larger multidisciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, and other clinicians
• State-of-the-art pathology and hospital systems
• Ideal candidates will have at least one to two years or post-training experience

Responsibilities

• Perform gross dissection, description, and submission of tissue specimens for histologic processing and surgical pathology examination.
• Provide a detailed and accurate description of tissue specimens using an electronic and voice recognition dictation system.
• Perform gross dissection, description, and preparation of tissue specimens for intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination, including preparation of cryostat sections and smears/imprints and staining of slides for microscopic examination.
• Preparation and submission of tissue specimens and other biological specimens for special laboratory studies, including flow cytometric and molecular analyses.
• Perform dissection and examination of organs and tissues during an autopsy examination.
• Prepare for autopsy examination by obtaining patients’ medical records and arranging radiographic examinations.
• Perform gross and microscopic photography of specimens.
• Participate in teaching pathology residents in gross tissue dissection and description techniques, intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination, and autopsy dissection and examination.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for educational conferences.
• Assist with departmental quality assurance/quality improvement activities and compliance with all CLIA, CAP, TJC, and DC DOH standards.
• Perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, procedures, reports, and data
• Assist in standardizing and implementing new protocols and procedures, as necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

• (commensurate with experience and training)
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist Assistant training program.
• Graduated from an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program
• Current and valid certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• If you are a physician, then you must have graduated from an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program and have an unrestricted medical license for the District of Columbia. The ASCP certification is waived.

Providers with Capital Medical Group deliver high-quality primary care, health screenings and advanced specialized care to adults of the DMV (the District, Maryland, and Virginia). At Capital Medical Group, our specially trained and highly experienced physicians and caregivers treat a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques. Formerly known as Medical Faculty Associates, we offer wellness services, geriatric services, women’s services, and internal medicine, along with specialty care including gastroenterology, a full suite of surgical services, orthopedic services, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, ophthalmology, and more through a network of nearly 20 hospital and care locations, including GW University Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, and GW Urgent Care, as well as affiliated sites. We are proud to deliver equitable care to neighbors and communities across the region. Our academic affiliation is with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Our region is known as the seat of American democracy, often recognized for its iconic monuments, world-class museums, and rich political history. It is well known for the National Mall and its historic landmarks, but there is so much more to life in the DMV. The region also has renowned theaters and performance venues, professional sports teams, award-winning dining options, and gorgeous parks and recreation areas nestled in and adjacent to the city, where residents can enjoy the outdoors. And, being an area with three major airports, coupled with its location that is just a few hours from the beaches of Maryland and Delaware, the Shenandoah Mountains or New York City, all types of experiences are within reach. From the charming neighborhoods of Georgetown and Capitol Hill, to the vibrant and thriving communities in the suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia, there are many wonderful communities of people and families who call the DMV home. These communities are served by world-class educational institutions, including some of the nation’s leading public and private schools and universities. Simply put, the DMV is a place where history, opportunity, and community converge to make it one of the most dynamic and desirable places to live in the nation.

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