Pathologist Assistant - Per Diem

Part time

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Shift:

Performs comprehensive macroscopic examination for Pathology specimens in preparation for Pathologist microscopic examination. Handles specimens that require dissection and orientation and assists in the preparation of frozen sections with the Pathologists during normal working hours. Perform duties under the supervision on the PA Supervisor.

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Performs general Pathologist's Assistant duties with supervision.
* Reviews patient history at time of grossing.

* Performs tissue selection for special studies, when needed,

* Performs limited postmortem examinations (neonatal autopsies only)under supervision of a Pathologist including gross dissection, photography, clinical summary, and preparation of microscopic sections.

* Develops and maintains familiarity with pathology and hospital information systems.

* Keeps up to date on policies, procedures, skills, documentation requirements for continuing education, checklists and successful completion of competency surveys in a timely manner.

* Follows SOP for specimen collection/labeling/processing/storage/handling/ref lab testing.

Participates in the Quality Management of the Laboratory

* Recognizes, appropriately resolves and documents QA issues in a timely fashion.

* Performs/documents quality control testing calibration and limited preventative maintenance as defined by established protocol and takes appropriate remedial action.

Documents and communicates necessary info to appropriate staff/supervisor/manager/director to assure quality health care.

* Attendance /Punctuality in accordance with hospital policy.

* Follows safety rules and organizational policies in the workplace.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior and safe work practices.

Master's degree in health science, Pathologists' Assistant

Current license from New York State Department of Education as a Pathologist's Assistant or eligible to obtain. xywuqvp


Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.