Pathologists' Assistant- Hospital Rotator

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Summit Pathology is an independent pathology laboratory, owned by Board Certified Pathologists. We have been serving hospital systems and physician offices in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for more than thirty-five years. With a variety of subspecialties, Summit Pathology offers world class expertise, state of the art disease detection and exceptional customer service.

If you are looking for a fast-paced, team orientated group that has patient care at the heart of our work and dedication. Then you have found the place!

Position Details

We are looking for one candidate for this position who will serve the Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley Colorado areas. You will be part of a team that works the full-time shift of Monday to Friday day shift hours with the expectation of participating in rotating evening and Sunday shifts.

Some travel will be required between the hospital sites during shifts hours and will be compensated accordingly.

You will be part of a robust team of Pathologists, ASCP Certified Pathologists' Assistants, Grossing Technicians, and Lab Aides who have the support of an administrative team.

Qualifications

• NAACLS Accredited Program completion as a Pathologists' Assistant.
• ASCP Certified, or ASCP exam ready with certification imminent. New graduates or PA students nearing successful completion are welcome to apply.
• The ability to work independently and in a team structure. Patient-Centered mentality.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and utilize effective communication skills both in person and virtually.
• Additional preferred qualifications include:
• Prior Grossing experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proper specimen handling to include:
• Proper and accurate patient sample identification, not limited to fresh, frozen or cassette labeling.
• Use of laboratory equipment in regard to cutting with microtome, dissection, staining and handling of tissue.
• Adherence and modeling of all HIPPA regulations and standards, as well as modeling and practicing all safety standards when in and around grossing areas, labs, and surgical areas.
• Maintain lab equipment as well as help to educate and train others on proper use.
• Maintain all required certifications and annual continuing education credits.

Benefits

Summit Pathology is proud to offer you the following benefits to joining our team:

Salary range: $110,500.00 to $130,000.00 depending on experience and qualifications.

• Paid time off
• Six paid recognized holidays
• Five (5) Medical Insurance options by Aetna
• Four (4) Dental Insurance options by Cigna of Alpha Dental
• Vision Insurance by Cigna
• Continuing Education Days and Funds
• Covered malpractice insurance
• 401K Plan - Ascensus
• Benefit offerings by ID Shield - Identity Theft Protection, Legal Shield - Legal Protection, TeleHealth

At Summit Pathology we take pride in providing outstanding general surgical pathology as well as high level expertise in additional areas such as breast pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology (including flow cytometry), gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, transfusion medicine, microbiology, and clinical chemistry. Summit Pathology is CAP (College of American Pathology) accredited, and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) registered.

If you are interested in living in one of the most beautiful areas of Colorado, we hope you take the time to apply, and we look forward to reviewing your CV.

Summit Pathology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. Summit Pathology is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.