Pathologist Assistant

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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the general supervision of a pathologist, prepares surgical specimens for examination, dictates test results, operates photographic equipment, and performs other related duties. Performs gross dissection, dictation, microscopic examination, frozen section cases, clinical histories and examination summaries. Assists with histology preparation of specimens.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Technical Duties
  • 1.1 Accurately processes surgical pathology specimens including properly fixing, cutting, photographing, and sectioning of surgical specimens
• 2. Technical/Professional Duties
  • 2.1 Writes and maintains procedures of section in compliance with CAP guidelines
• 3. Quality
  • 3.1 Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
• 4. Problem solving
  • 4.1 Follows established guidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems
• 5. Regulation Compliance
  • 5.1 Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety
• 6. People
  • 6.1 Participates in staff meetings, helps promote effective working relationships
• 7. Customer Service
  • 7.1 Uses Patient/Family centered values; conducts all work activities with respect for the rights and wishes of patients, visitors and patients’ families
• 8. Other Duties
  • 8.1 Monitor Copath interfaces for proper performance

Education
Bachelor's Degree in biology and successful completion of an accredited Pathologist's Assistant program

Experience
Three to six months job related experience to become familiar with a variety of procedures, techniques and equipment used in performing activities

Licensure
YNHHS Requisition

162438

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• Full-time

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