Pathologist Assistant (Per Diem)

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Pathologist Assistant is responsible for assisting pathologist with autopsies and surgical specimens, including the clerical and technical collation of clinical data prior to examination. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Master Degree from a NAACLS accredited institution as a Pathologists' assistant with training that must include both didactic lectures and on-site clinical training in anatomic pathology, specifically surgical and autopsy pathology OR U.S. or accredited Foreign Medical Graduate (MD) w/ or w/o ASCP-PA certification including 5+ years grossing experience (including grossing high complexity large cases) OR Bachelor degree. Degree must be in Health Sciences or other biological discipline with 8-10 years experience as a PA (historic/grandfathered). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Master's Degree. Licenses and Certifications Required: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification eligible. ASCP certification preferred as an on-the-job trained PA in a hospital laboratory performing technical duties relating to anatomic pathology with documented competencies in prosection of simple to complex specimens. Contacts: Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr