Pathologists Assistant - Exempt

Job Description

Pathologists Assistant
- Exempt
- Indianapolis, IN, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends

Pay range: $84,250+ per year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Sign on Bonus: $10,000

Benefits Information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthy MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The pathologist assistant - exempt position is intended for individuals currently certified as a pathologist assistant. The individual in this position will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including some escalatedissuesand troubleshooting quality issues. The individual will be responsible for conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

• Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.
• Capable of performing all ofthe duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.
• Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex/complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic processing.
  
  Typically hospital-based, whole organ specimens.
• Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistants/grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques,instrumentation, and organization of work.
• May be responsible for orientation,training and training verification of newly hired grossing staff.
• May perform New Hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and anyhistotechsperforming gross examination.
• May administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff.
• Provide input to department manager/supervisor for employee performance reviews
• May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs. indirect) for each specimen type foreach individual performing gross.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, includingcytopreparation, staining,cover slipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Perform troubleshooting when necessary andhave the ability to exercise independent judgment, if required.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
• Coordinate and monitor workflow
• May act as a…