Pathology assistant job description

• The Pathologists' Assistant must be qualified by academic and practical training to assist in providing service in anatomic pathology under the direction and supervision of an anatomic pathologist
• Must be are eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification examination
• Bachelor s degree or MS from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program or in a medical or scientific field with at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

The Children s Hospital of New Jersey provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric services that include a pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric emergency department, Valerie Fund Children s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and a neonatal ICU with New Jersey s only ECMO unit. The pediatric staff pharmacist works in the decentralized pharmacy satellite and provides collaborative pharmaceutical care to the Children s Hospital of New Jersey including NICU and PICU, and the emergency department.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

“Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 65 years. We are 100% focused on the community and committed to providing quality care with our greatly enhanced services reflected through the Knapp Cardiac Care Center - our highly advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our level III trauma center, and our high-touch services including women's imaging, sleep laboratory, wound care and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our LI Community Hospital staff - Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort.

Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
Responsibilities
Responsible for proper handling of reference lab specimens. Resolves problems with specimen receipt.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responds to organizational information requests in a timely manner. Utilizes technology to improve services,
processes and productivity.
• Responsible for upload and download of photography programs. Photograph specimens with use of appropriate
camera settings and specimen labels.
• Performs frozen sections and special studies as needed per laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and
processing. Assists the pathologist in the preparation, staining and cover skipping of the sample selected for
frozen section analysis. Accessions, bills and labels specimen containers and requisitions in an accurate and
efficient manner.
• Completes daily assignments in an organized, efficient manner. Oversees activities in frozen section room.
Develops, coordinates and provides team support to accomplish day to day activities and tasks. Participates in
departmental and inter-departmental conferences when appropriate.
• Describes, dictates, and dissects all categories of surgical specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines
accurately and efficiently.
• Utilizes computer appropriately to accurately enter required information on the Histology log sheet. Shows
resourcefulness in finding alternatives in accomplishing work tasks when appropriate.
• Recognizes the appropriateness of a test requisition from physician, reference laboratory or consultant. Chooses
appropriate samples for decalcification process and submits adequately decalcified samples to Histology.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Pathologist Assistant or related field OR Graduate from an National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Science (NAACLS) approved Pathologists' Assistant program Required. NYS Pathologist Assistant License
OR NYS Pathologist Assistant Permit Required. Strong communication (both oral and written), problem-solving, and
organization, skills Required. Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel Required.
Ability to maintain professional conduct under stressful conditions Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years Anatomic pathology services Preferred. National Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathologist
(ASCP) or eligibility Preferred.
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Performs and assists in performance of surgical and necropsy examinations. Lays out instruments, prepares remains and performs initial preparation of tissues for study. Handles and maintains accurate identification of various specimens; maintains condition of equipment and clean work area.
Essential Functions:

• Assists in preparation and performance of post-mortem examinations. Performs surgical specimen examinations, dissection, gross description and dictation. Dictates description of procedure. Photographs body, organs, and other specimens; maintains photographic index. Arranges and coordinates patient's chart and other pertinent data for review with Pathologist. Assists in SNOP coding of surgical and necropsy diagnosis and specimens; helps maintain files of SNOP codes.

• Ensures proper authorization and release of body. Ascertains proper and legal authorization for necropsy; in case of error or question, initiates procedure to obtain proper authorization. Assures proper restoration of body for acceptable release to funeral director; indicates any biohazards such as contagious diseases or radioactive implants which may be present.

• Prepares and stores tissue. Assists with processing, assessing, and identification of same; obtains specimens for analysis.

• Maintains clean, orderly work area and ensures proper maintenance of instruments and equipment. Orders adequate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.

• Instructs and trains assigned personnel, e.g., medical students, medical technicians and technologists, etc., in designated areas of expertise.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year pathology assistant experience.

Education

• Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology; or 60 semester hours to include 24 semester hours and laboratory training following CLIA requirements.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) months of experience under direct training of certified pathologist.

• Completion of training and experience in histology.

• Certified Pathologists' Assistant (PA) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

• Preparing histological tissue samples and slides.

+ Mohs Histotech -Performs and assists in performance of surgical examinations. Lays out instruments, prepares tissue and performs initial preparation of tissues for study. Handles and maintains accurate identification of various specimens; maintains condition of equipment and clean work area.

+ "Sign-on Bonus Eligible

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Pathology Assistant- MOHS- Sign-on Bonus Eligible

LOCATION: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

REQNUMBER: 1049789

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.