Surgical Pathology Assistant (PRN) — Lead & Excel

HCA Healthcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Resumo da oferta

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant / Pathology Assistant to support surgical pathology services in a hospital setting. The role operates under pathologists and handles grossing, specimen selection and dictation of gross findings, contributing to efficient workflow.

The position is PRN with on-site responsibilities in Florida, with opportunities to collaborate with on-site pathologists and participate in specialized procedures and teaching activities.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Pathologists’ Assistant highly preferred.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred.
• 3–5 years’ grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or master's degree.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities.
• Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Confer with and share with other pathologist assistants relevant information to facilitate productivity and knowledge.
• Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
• Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures.
• Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in compilation of reports; label and store gross tissue specimen.
• Photograph specimen samples for use in instruction and documentation; perform photo microscopy as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of gross and microscopic photographs.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein; adhere to Code of Conduct and Mission values.

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Pathologists’ Assistant

ASCP Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant / Pathology Assistant to support surgical pathology services in a hospital setting. The role operates under pathologists and handles grossing, specimen selection and dictation of gross findings, contributing to efficient workflow.

The position is PRN with on-site responsibilities in Florida, with opportunities to collaborate with on-site pathologists and participate in specialized procedures and teaching activities.