Pathologists' Assistant (Part Time

## Pathologists' Assistant (Part Time)
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Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR112203#
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*** Status:
** Part-time, 20-35 hours per week
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* Schedule:

** 5 days per week, 2nd shift (afternoon/evening). Shift differential offered.
** Additional Coverage:
** Occasional on-call and shift coverage as needed
** Travel:
** Occasional travel as needed. Must have a valid driver's license.

Part-time employees are eligible for insurance and retirement benefits, paid time off, and much more!
** GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
** The Pathologists’ Assistant provides high-level, specialized technical services in anatomic pathology under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-certified Anatomic Pathologist. The Pathologist’s Assistant utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures on patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. In addition, the pathology assistant will prepare for and participate in postmortem cases.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
* Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
* Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures related to patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology.  + Accessions tissue and body fluid specimens from surgical or other invasive/interventional procedures.  + Performs gross examinations of tissue and body fluid specimens including photography as needed.  + Provides procedural support for frozen sections, FNA and biopsy support for Interventional Radiology, and glomerular assessment and triage for kidney biopsies.  

+ Ensures appropriate handling of specimens for transport or on site processing and storage.
* Performs autopsies under the Pathologist’s supervision.  + Autopsy support includes correct incisions, external examinations, insitu organ inspections and systematic organ removal and dissection.  + Gathers clinical histories, records findings, and submits representative microscopic sections for final review by the Pathologist.
* Ensures compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.  + Adheres to institutional safety policies, hazardous material handling protocols, and standards set by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA, OSHA, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).  + Participate actively in quality control monitoring, frozen section turnaround-time tracking, and continuous workflow improvement initiatives.
* Supports leadership by ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operations.  + Completes all staff trainings and maintains competencies.  + Supports orientation and training of personnel when related to professional role.  + Participates actively in performance improvement activities.
* Must have reliable transportation.
** EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

*** Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required; two years of experience preferred.
* Master's degree preferred; two years of experience preferred.
** CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.
*** PA-ASCP – Certified Pathologist’s Assistant, issued by The American Society for Clinical Pathology.
* Must have an active unrestricted Driver’s License.