Senior Pathology Assistant - Lab Float Pool, casual

OhioHealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a part-time/contingent Sr Pathologist Assistant to support the Pathology department. The role involves accessioning, gross description, tissue sampling, and autopsy-related tasks under supervision, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's Degree and ASCP certification, plus experience in gross pathology. The position is non-exempt and requires adherence to CAP standards while collaborating with pathologists and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; ASCP certification preferred.
• Experience as Pathologist Assistant with grossing of specimens at various complexity levels.
• Must be able to work under supervision of a Pathologist and maintain high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and gross dissect specimens at all complexity levels.
• Assist in gross room frozen section preparation under Pathologist supervision.
• Perform autopsy-related duties including external examination and preliminary findings.
• Maintain gross room supplies and ensure cleanliness and organization.

Skills

ASCP certification

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Pathology

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 direct/indirect supervision of a certified Pathologist. Highly skilled communicator with Pathologists and other Physicians regarding specimen processing for frozen section, gross pathology, and/or autopsy pathology. Attention to detail in order to be able to recognize important and sometimes subtle gross abnormalities with knowledge of how to submit these in sections to arrive at proper diagnosis. Knowledge of Windows 9 5 computer, Word 0, Tamtron and/or other computer based lab information system. Refer to the Minimum section.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

1

Department

Dawson Supplemental Staff

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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