New Grad- Certified Pathology Assistant

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Job Summary:

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Provides patient-focused care through the examination of surgical specimens and timely completion of surgical case reports independently. Responsible for the accurate performance of gross dissection to support microscopic diagnosis and other duties in a manner that complies with all approved protocols. Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving skills to assure accurate and reliable clinical outcomes.

• Performs examination, gross dissection, and documentation of surgical specimens, under supervision of pathologist.
• Actively participates in compliance and quality management activities on a daily basis and special projects as indicated.
• Assists with special tissue processing (tissue in special fixatives, tissue culture media, selection for culture.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Training & Development (Fundamental Awareness):
  Has demonstrated an understanding of the basic characteristics and needs of effective delivery: use of visual aids, demeanor, oral skills and program support requirements.
• Mentoring & Coaching (Novice):
  Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback.
• Pathology (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate pathology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Quality Assurance (Novice):
  Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

• Organizational Impact:
  Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
  Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.
• Team Interaction:
  Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

• Supporting Colleagues:
  Develops Self and Others:
  Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  Serves Others with Compassion:
  Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  Performs Excellent Work:
  Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  Demonstrates Accountability:
  Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
• Fostering Innovation:
  Generates New Ideas:
  Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.

• Certifications:
  
  None specified.
• Work Experience:
  
  Relevant Work Experience.
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year.
• Education:
  
  Master's.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.