Pathologists Assistant

Location: Allentown

ABOUT USAn unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient Care Every Diagnosis, Every Day. This is what we stand for.

Cell Netix Pathology & Laboratories is a dynamic, rapidly growing private pathology company headquartered in the Seattle area. We are one of the largest privately held pathology groups in the country, providing nationwide consultations, while retaining a strong commitment to local relationships and best-in-class service.

Our state-of-the-art Anatomic Pathology Central Laboratory provides our team with the most technologically advanced resources. In addition, our cutting-edge Molecular Laboratory with next-generation sequencing offers groundbreaking personalized medicine testing. Our lab continues to grow in technology and scientific advancement while offering our employees a wide array of training and career progression pathways in Administration, Laboratory and Hospital Support, Histology, Cytology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Grossing and more.

Our distinguished group of 60+ pathologists share expertise in more than 25 sub-specialties. Along with a dedicated team of nearly 300 staff, we offer one of the largest and most comprehensive service menus in the region. We attend the largest integrated delivery networks in the Pacific Northwest, including large tertiary care institutions and small community hospitals, as well as specialty clinics and private physician practices.

Overall, the group serves nearly 50% of all Washington hospital beds, and over 20% of the beds in Alaska with distinction and, in so doing, affects hundreds of thousands of patients lives every year.

Our pathologists and staff are proud to pursue excellence as we put our patients first.

If this resonates with you, join our exceptional team in our pursuit of excellence.

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Pathologists' Assistant (PA) is to aid pathologists with the diagnosis of each case on the specimen level. Under the supervision of the Grossing Supervisor and general technical direction of pathologists, the PA is responsible for the description and dissection of all moderate and complex specimens, in a fast paced, high volume environment. The PA is also expected to maintain ASCP certification.

The PA must adhere to HIPAA standards. Due to various environmental hazards presented in the workplace such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc., employees must also adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Position

Schedule:

Position

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 4pm - 12:30am. This shift offers an additional 5% shift differential compensation.

There will be an initial training period, approximately 3 months, when the new hire will be training on an altered shift (day shift) prior to moving to their permanent shift schedule.

Essential Duties:

Triage specimens for gross dissection

Gross all types of surgical specimens, simple to complex

Gross Photography Handling of certain tissue types for special studies

Troubleshoot including reaccessioning cases, auditing specimen codes, field questions from various laboratory departments

Assist with research as needed

Assist in training of new staff and competency assessments as needed

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new software

Demonstrate ability to perform effectively under pressure

Highly adaptable

Ability to prioritize

Ability to focus

Must be able to work independently

Strong personal skills

Qualifications/

Experience:

Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists Assistant Program is preferred.

ASCP certified PA Experience in a fast paced, high volume…