Sign upLog in

Pathologist Assistant

Iconma

Augusta, GA

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53.74–$58.74 Per Hour
SKILLS
Corporate Compliance, Dissection, Educational Technology, Health Plan, Histology, Hospital, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Maintain Compliance, Medical Research, Pathology, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Sample/Specimen Processing, Staff Requirements, Technical Leadership, Technical Training, Training Program
LOCATION
Augusta, GA
POSTED
Today
Our Client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Pathologist Assistant for their Augusta, GA location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.
  • Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.
  • Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic processing. Typically, hospital-based, whole organ specimens
  • Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistance/grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work
  • May be responsible for orientation, training and training verification of newly hired grossing staff
  • May perform new hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and any histotechs performing gross examination.
  • May administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff
  • May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs indirect) for each specimen type for each individual performing gross
  • Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types.
  • This includes specimen preparation of FNA specimens
  • Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards
  • Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations
  • Perform troubleshooting when necessary and have the ability to exercise independent judgement, if required.
  • Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director
  • Coordinate and monitor workflow
  • May act as a key contact person for pathologist, grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes to workflow
  • May be responsible for monitoring HPAP as needed
  • May participate with the development and/or monitoring of quality indicators for the QMP
  • Follow the laboratory’s applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities
  • Comply with Client corporate continuing education requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to maintain state licensure and/or CMP
  • Other duties, as assigned by supervisor
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • meet all requirements for non-pathologist performing gross tissue examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493, 1489
  • Current state licensure
  • Masters Degree
  • Preferred 1 year surgical gross experience, including large complex/complicated specimens
  • NAACLS approved pathologist assistant training program
  • State of credentials licenses required: : ASCP certification
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

I

Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder