Pathologist's Assistant

Overview:

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.

Coordinates the anatomic pathology production process, helping to effectively interface all production personnel. Independently performs routine gross dissection of anatomic pathology specimens and autopsies with on-going consultations from the attending pathologist. Assists in the performance of frozen sections and intraoperative consultations. Supervises the autopsy diener. Establishes and annually reviews policies and procedures for autopsies and surgical pathology. Assists with anatomic CQI audits and studies.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities:

• 1. Surgical Pathology
• • 1.1 Familiar with all aspect of surgical pathology: gross dissection, sectioning of surgical specimens, cryostat sectioning, staining, etc.
• 2. Regulatory Compliance
• • 2.1 Adhere to laboratory poliices governing confidentiality and legal issues. Documents the release of patient information/specimen to the appropriate
• 3. Clinical Direction
• • 3.1 Coordinates cutting room activities.
• 4. Related Responsibilities
• • 4.1 Participates in teaching program of laboratory personnel, particularly residents, students and others as appropriate.
• 5. Continued Medical Education
• • 5.1 Takes initiative to update knowledge of and skills in new procedures, equipment, methods, tools, techniques, and so forth.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

 

Graduation from a formal training program conferring a Master's degree and the title of Pathologist's Assistant or the equivalent in experience. Must be certified by ASCP, or eligible for certification subsequent to recent graduation from a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant training program. Continuing Education: To maintain ASCP certification, the employee must obtain 45 ASCP approved CME credits over a three year period, the predominance of which must be in anatomic pathology. These credits are largely acquired through attendance at the annual AAPA Continuing Education and Business Conference, due to the highly specialized nature of the profession.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Work experience in a CAP/ CLIA certified Anatomic Pathology Laboratory is preferred but not required for hire.

 

LICENSURE

 

Certification from or eligibility for certification from ASCP.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

 

Working in anatomic pathology laboratory environment, assisting the pathologists with gross processing of specimens, performance of autopsies and intraoperative consultations. Must have good understanding of human anatomy and knowledge of specimen dissection and processing. Intense concentration and attention to detail are required with minimal tolerance for errors. Works under stressful conditions with high time pressure, strong interpersonal skills required. Must have a good working knowledge of the AP computer system as well as general computer use. Able to provide appropriate care for patients served, regardless of age. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Provides assistance to the Medical Director, Administrative Director, Pathologists, and Medical Staff as needed, taking on a leadership role within the section(s), the Department and the Hospital as required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifting of medium weight objects.