Pathologists' Assistant PRN

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

The
Pathologists' Assistant
is a staff position responsible for
assisting
pathologists in performance of surgical pathology services. Under the general supervision of the pathologist, works independently when performing professional duties associated with examination and/or preparation of the surgical pathology specimens.

• Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.

• Work closely with on-site Pathologists in
  determining
  grossing priorities.

• Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.

• Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistant’s relevant information that would
  facilitate
  productivity and expand knowledge base.

• Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using
  appropriate terminology ; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.

• Select and
  identify
  tissue for microscopic study;
  determine
  proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be
  maintained .

• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification;
  maintain
  and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using
  appropriate protocols ;
  submit
  request for special histological procedures and special stains when
  appropriate .

• Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation;
  assist
  in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.

• Photograph specimen samples as
  appropriate for
  use in instruction and documentation.

• Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes;
  maintain
  complete and
  accurate
  records of all gross and microscopic photographs.

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
  herein .

• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement".

• Bachelor’s degree
  required ;
  Masters
  in Pathologists’ Assistant

• Minimum 3-5
  years’ experience in a pathology
  or
  histology laboratory setting.

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred

• 3-5
  years ’
  grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or
  master's
  degree

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft…