Pathology Assistants

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Company Name: Cambridge Health AllianceJob DescriptionPathology AssistantLocation: CHA Cambridge HospitalWork Days: Mon - Fri from 10:00 am to 18:30 pmCategory: Allied HealthDepartment: PathologyJob Type: Per Diem On CallWork Shift: DayHours/Week: 0.00Union: NoUnion Name: Non UnionDepartment Description: The CHA laboratory provides everything from routine blood and urine tests to special tissue evaluation.Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Lab Director and Associate Pathologist will assist in the preparation of human surgical specimens and perform other assigned duties in order to ensure optimal patient care and the safety and efficiency of the Pathology Department.Responsibilities:Specimen Processing and Gross Description of Surgical Specimens:Accurately and efficiently provides gross descriptions of all surgical specimensCompetent and adept in the use of Dragon Voice recognitionIndependently troubleshoots issues with Dragon VoiceCreates new templates for dictation for Dragon VoiceAccurately and efficiently dissects tissue and puts the tissue into a properly labelled cassette for processingAccurately and efficiently prints cassettes as neededAccurately and efficiently completes worksheets for each specimenEnsures specimen comments, which include IHC, special stains, and levels are transcribed correctly onto the specimen worksheetsAccurately and efficiently performs frozen sections with staining and delivery of frozen section slides within the acceptable time limitsPrepares touch preps and stains the slides as neededProvides high quality photographs of gross specimens and microscopic slidesProvides high quality digital pictures with diagrams as needed for complicated cases and delivers specimens to radiology for new imagesEfficiently delivers tissue, hardware or other foreign bodies to doctors' offices or directly to patients as neededWillingly assists in the printing of proofs of dictation and other patient's information as neededLoads the specimens on the processor as neededGross Room Quality Control and Equipment Maintenance:Correctly performs all required daily and monthly instrument processes according to department specific scales and protocolsEffectively troubleshoots and resolves quality control failures and instrument failuresIndependently contacts technical service representatives when required to resolve problemsEnsures that the fume hood is functioning properly at all timesMaintains an adequate supply of inventory at all timesEnsures that the grossing room is kept clean and organizedEnsures that there is appropriate monitoring of all temperature-dependent equipmentEnsures there is proper management and labeling of the chemicals and the chemical hazardous wasteTeam Skills:Participates daily in the team effort to efficiently complete all required department work within the appropriate time intervalConstructively analyzes work processes and contributes to the team effort to improve workflow as neededIdentifies opportunities for improvement and willingly adjusts as change is neededActively participates in committee's/task force team meetings as assignedAttends and participates in all department meetings, reads minutes and completes assigned follow-up tasks within the required deadlineDemonstrates flexibility in resolving scaling issuesTrains new employees by accurately conveying information on policies and processes of the departmentVerifies their work until they are able to work independentlySupports department initiatives with technical knowledge, active participation in work groups and education for other departmentsAcknowledges supervisory roles of the managerial and medical staff of the laboratoryWorks with both managers and pathologists in ensuring good patient care, efficient workflow and the safety of themselves and othersAdministrative Responsibilities:Readily assists in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences; participates as requiredReadily assists in the preparation of documents and tissue for send-out cases as neededAssists the pathologists in the preparation for accreditation inspectionsWrites technical processes as needed in accordance with established technical guidelinesReadily performs other tasks as assigned or directed by the managerSafety:Keeps work area disinfected by washing surfaces with appropriate disinfectant at frequent intervalsUnderstands and applies principles in the Laboratory Bloodborne Pathogen Control PlanAdheres to universal precautions at all timesUnderstands and applies principles in the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene PlanUses appropriate safety attire and devices according to guidelinesDemonstrates adequate knowledge of disaster responses and all other laboratory and CHA safety policiesDemonstrates adequate competency in response to fire drills, chemical spill drills, and infectious spill drillsHas no failed drillsSuccessfully completes annual review training in Safety and Risk Management within designated time periodDemonstrates techniques to minimize exposure to formalin fume exposure and passes formalin badge testing annuallyMinimum Qualifications:Other information:Education: Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree. Degree in biomedical or health sciences preferred. Completion of NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program required; Masters degree in Health Science preferred.Certification: Current Pathologist's Assistant certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology is required and must be maintained in good status throughout employment.Experience: New certified graduates acceptable but 3 or more years experience in a clinical pathology setting preferred. Must have dictation experience; experience with Voice recognition preferred. Must have some experience with pathology computer systems.Minimum Job Qualifications:Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminologyKnowledge of Universal precautions, chemical safety guidelines, and basic laboratory safetyKnowledge of gross pathologyMust be fluent in the English languageEffective interpersonal and communication skillsIn keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends, and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues and conduct important research to help face barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in how they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities for employees. The