Pathologist Assistant

Job Description

LOCAL TRAVELERS (those who reside within 50 miles of facility) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS NEED. To avoid delays in processing, please provide perm address at profile upload.

The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and the performance of postmortem examinations under the medical direction of the pathologist(s) while implementing the hospital and laboratory missions, goals and objectives.

Additional Requirements:

Independent judgement and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work.

Responsible for care and accuracy in collection and labeling specimens.

Flexibility and adaptability in emergency situations including working additional hours or shifts.

Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods of time, and under stress.

Knowledge of HIS and LIS, assorted laboratory instrumentation appropriate to scope of position and dependent upon current technology.

(PA)ASCP required. Equivalent certification not acceptedCompany Description

Experience:

2+ years CVOR required (will consider 1 year with Level 1 Trauma experience)

Scrub & circulate required

Heart/lung transplant experience required

Cardiac, thoracic, vascular (open & endovascular), Whipples, and transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas)

Certs: BLS (AHA)

Licensure: Pending license accepted