PRN (as needed) Pathologists Assistant

Valley View Hospital; Glenwood Springs (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Bonus

Employee discount on Valley View MD/CP

Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes

Job summary

Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, seeks a PRN Pathologists Assistant to support daytime grossing of surgical specimens under the supervision of a pathologist. The role emphasizes adherence to departmental policies and careful specimen handling.

ASCP certification is preferred; about 1 year of experience is expected. The position offers $48.62–$72.92 per hour plus a 14% PRN differential, with robust benefits and annual bonus where applicable.

Qualifications

• ASCP Certification preferred.
• 1 year of experience in Pathology Assistant role.
• Knowledgeable regarding histology department.
• Knowledgeable regarding surgical and autopsy pathology.
• Knowledgeable regarding identification of tissue specimens.
• Knowledgeable in preparation of frozen sections.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge and use of voice recognition.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures to prepare surgical specimens for diagnostic pathology under Pathologist’s direct supervision.
• Utilizes resources and techniques effectively according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains skills and knowledge to promote the Pathology Department’s services.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Frozen section prep

Basic computer skills

Voice recognition (preferred)

Education

ASCP Certification

Tools

none

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $48.62 USD to $72.92 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Join our laboratory team as a PRN (as needed) Pathologists Assistant!

Pathologist Assistant needed to help with daytime coverage of grossing surgical specimens!

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

• Performs procedures to prepare surgical specimens for diagnostic pathology under Pathologist’s direct supervision.
• Utilizes resources and techniques effectively according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains skills and knowledge to promote the Pathology Department’s services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in Pathology Assistant role.
• Knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the histology department.
• Knowledgeable regarding surgical and autopsy pathology
• Knowledgeable regarding the identification of all tissue specimens.
• Knowledgeable in the preparation of frozen sections.
• Basic computer skills
• Prefer Knowledge and use of voice recognition.

SALARY RANGE:

• $48.62to$72.92/hour +14% PRN Differential Pay.
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

BENEFITS

• Retirement plans 401(a) and 403(b) plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Bonus to eligible PRN employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

About Us
Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.

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