Pathology Assistant - Hospital
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Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
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The Pathologist Assistant role assists in the performance of surgical pathology services and may assist in the performance of autopsies under the general supervision of a Pathologist.
Location: Bedford, Texas
Days: Monday - Friday
Full Time/Benefit Eligible
Company: Sonic Anatomic Pathology
Essential Key Responsibilities:
Assists quality by assuring appropriate specimen accessioning by gross room assistants.
Enhances data picture by obtaining clinical history as indicated.
Communicates with nursing and surgical staff to ensure specimen submission requirements are followed.
Prepares tissues for histologic processing by describing anatomic features, dissecting specimens, selecting tissue for submission.
Verifies accuracy of gross descriptions.
Photographs pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
Performs duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols and reports on data: File reports, protocols, photographic and slides.
Assists in QA activities including tracking frozen section TAT, adequacy of grossing, etc.
Reviews reports to assure CPT codes are accurate, reports are complete, synoptics are complete, and reflex studies ordered.
Participates in quality management committees as needed to ensure a consistent and constant focus on improvement in quality.
Performs troubleshooting of problem cases as required to correct any errors and assist the Pathologists with producing accurate diagnoses.
Develops, conducts and maintains relevant training programs to increase the staff’s qualifications and ability to consistently produce high quality work in a timely manner.
Job Description
Approximately 120 blocks per day on average
40% large complex specimens with a heavy emphasis on breast, gynecologic oncology, and colorectal cases
60% small and biopsy specimens
Private Office
No on call requirements
Will not perform autopsies
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Masters in Laboratory Science
Completion of a Pathologists Assistant program accredited by NAACLS
Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant preferred
Must have an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory from an accredited institution and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
Requirements:
Successful completion of a visual color discrimination test
Current ASCP certification
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Job Category:
Laboratory OperationsCompany:
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