Travel Pathologists Assistant

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup is seeking a travel Pathologist Assistant who will conduct gross dictation and examination of tissue specimens under a Pathologist's direction. This role involves handling surgical specimens, maintaining the cutting room, and documenting procedures.

The candidate should have a formal Pathologist Assistant training program, a Bachelor degree in the field, and certification or CLIA-requirement eligibility, with continuing education to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant is required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant OR Meet CLIA requirements.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
• Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.
• Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.
• Prepare tissue for testing (e.g., lymphoma phenotyping, quantitative iron studies).
• Review manuals and stay current with procedural changes.
• Adhere to safety, confidentiality, and Privacy/Security policies.

Education

Bachelor degree as Pathologist Assistant

ASCP certification or meet CLIA requirements

Continued education for certification/licensure

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This travel Pathologist Assistant position is responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under the direction of a Pathologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pathologist's Assistant supports PathGroup's mission, vision, goals and management decisions.


• Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.


• Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.


• Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.


• Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as lymphoma phenotyping, quantitative iron studies, etc.


• Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.


• Review and study under pathologist guidance designated continuing educational material.


• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.


• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.


• Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies; and especially policies that impact Pathologist Assistants directly.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant is required.


• ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant OR Meet CLIA requierments.


• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure, and to increase basic knowledge.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of a formal Pathologist Assistant Training program. Pathologist Assistant students near completion of their training program are welcome to apply.


• Two years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant preferred.


• Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure to increase basic knowledge.

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm