Lead Pathology Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Lead Pathology Assistant

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | St. Helena, CA, United States

Day Shift 5 x 8s - 40 hours, 13wks, EPIC BACKFILL.

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, the hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We comprise a 151-bed hospital, emergency department, and medical offices, with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center, and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Summary:

Processes a variety of laboratory specimens, including the majority of pathological specimens such as the preparation of tissue for numerous pathological test, gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens and the performance of postmortem examinations.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Three years' technical experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent: Preferred

Essential Functions:

Assists with the daily operations including, but not limited to: histology, surgical pathology, cytopathology, transcription, review of daily logs, and monitoring pathology department charges.

Supports the pathologist in performance of autopsies and provides a report on the deceased.

Performs gross examinations and dictations on specimens received from surgical and non-surgical cases.

Assists in histotechnologist preparation tissue and cytology specimens for diagnostic examination by pathologists.

Conducts quality improvement, assurance activities and inspection preparation to meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines.

Maintains an orderly and clean work environment to include tissue waste disposal, rotating and dumping of stains and reagents. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.