Senior Pathology Assistant - Lab Float Pool, casual

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Sr Pathologist Assistant contingent staff member to support the Pathology department. The role covers gross dissection, autopsy preparation, and supervision under the Pathologist in charge of the gross room.

Responsibilities include case accessioning, sampling, and dictation of preliminary autopsy findings, with supervision tailored to activity level and CAP standards. This is a non-exempt position with variable weekly hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; ASCP Certification preferred or HT (ASCP) Certification.
• Experience: 1 year as Pathologist Assistant with grossing at all complexity levels under supervision.
• 2–4 years related experience or equivalent.
• Four-year biology/zoology degree with grossing under supervision.
• Five years grossing experience with certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• 50% Evaluation and gross dissection of all specimens at all complexity levels.
• 15% Assist in gross room frozen section prep under supervision.
• 15% Autopsy performance: identification, evisceration, and dictation of gross findings.
• 10% Maintain gross room: inventory, cleanliness, and instrument upkeep.
• 10% Miscellaneous tasks including specimen photography and CAP-related duties.

Skills

Pathology assistance

Grossing specimens

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASCP HT Certification

Job description

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Job Description Summary

This is non-exempt version of #3326 Sr Pathologist Asst which is exempt. This job should be used for ALL contingent associates and any part-time associates whose weekly base salary (hourly rate times their standard hours) is less than $455 due to FLSA regulations for exemption. ) The Sr Pathologist Assistant Part-Time/Contingent serves as Pathologist extender for the department of Pathology. The Sr Pathologist Asst Contingent is responsible for case accessioning (when needed), gross description and sampling of tissue specimens at all levels of complexity, evisceration of and protection of autopsies, compilation and dictation of preliminary autopsy diagnosis, preparation and collection of tissue for special studies, evaluation of and sampling of tissues at time of frozen section, cutting, staining and cover slipping of frozen section tissue, photographing of surgical autopsy cases, opening/selection of tissue for The Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN), maintaining supplies of gross room/morgue, disposal of old specimens (when necessary), identification of and resolution of labeling/identification discrepancies, training of PA I's (when appropriate), assistance with procedural writing and updates. All of the above is done with a degree of supervision needed for each activity. The supervision level is determined by the Pathology Physician Assistant of the Pathologist in charge of the gross room.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 50% Evaluation and gross dissection of all specimens at all complexity levels. Accurately complete the gross evaluation of all surgical specimens including the most complex non-cancer and cancer cases. this necessitates proper description/dictation, identification, sectioning and cosseting of the specimen. the specific scope will be as expansive as skill and knowledge allows.
• 15% Assistance in gross room frozen section preparation. Under direct or indirect Pathologist supervision, evaluate and select tissue for frozen section diagnosis. If necessary, perform all functions of the slide preparation including tissue freezing, cutting, staining, and cover slipping. Preparation of and staining alcohol/air-dried touch preps is also necessary. Process special study tissue i.e., ER/PR, Lymphoma, Chromosome analysis when needed. Must be able to keep simultaneous frozen section specimens on different patients and/or same patient with multiple sites separated, properly identified, organized, and labeled.
• 15% Autopsy Performance Perform identification and external examination of autopsy case. Perform the evisceration and prosecution of autopsy cases. Dictate gross findings and prepare preliminary autopsy diagnosis. Evisceration includes organ/organ block removal, weighing of selected organs and the further dissection of the tissue. Prosection includes the selection of tissue for microscopic examination and the dictation of the gross findings. Closing the body cavities and cleaning of the autopsy suite is also required. The cleaning is to follow the established safety and infection control procedures.
• 10% Maintenance of Gross Room Ensure that all instruments are sharp and that work stations are well-stocked. Maintain all machines in an excellent working manner. Keep supply inventory at an optimum level and order supplies when needed. Ensure that the general cleanliness of the gross room is preserved in an excellent manner.
• 10% Perform miscellaneous assigned tasks This includes but is not limited to the photographing of surgical specimens, assisting Pathology Physician Assistant in meeting CAP standards, the disposal of tissue, observance of all safety precautions, computer knowledge, file correlation, troubleshooting, accessioning, and the preparation of conference case material.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology Additional Job Description: Post Baccalaureate degree in Biology, Zoology, Pathology, Medicine and one year acceptable Experience as a Pathologist Assistant, which included grossing of specimens at all complexity levels and under the direct/indirect supervision of a certified Pathologist; or two to four years related Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of and Experience . OR Bachelor's degree (B. A. /B. S. . ) from four-year college or university in Biology/Zoology and three years acceptable Experience as a Pathology Assistant which included grossing of specimens at all complexity levels and under the direct/indirect supervision of a certified Pathologist; or one to two years related Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of and Experience . OR successful completion of course requirements from accredited school of Histotechnology, HT (ASCP) Certification and Associate degree, or Associate degree with HT (ASCP) Certification plus additional courses in Anatomy and Physiology. Plus five years acceptable Experience which included grossing of specimens at all complexity levels and under the certified Pathologist.

Work Shift

Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : 1 Department Dawson Supplemental Staff

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

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