Pathologists Assistant

Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Pathologists Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join FPS at Lawnwood Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary and Qualifications Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas. Work closely with on‑site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities. Take instruction from on‑site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment. Confer with and share relevant information with other HCA pathologist assistants to facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base. Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident. Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained. Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histological procedures and special stains when appropriate. Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen. Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation. Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”. Education Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred. Experience Minimum three to five years’ experience in a pathology histology laboratory setting. Certification/Licensure Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred. 3-5 years grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or Master’s degree. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Healthcare