Pathology Assistant -Per Diem-Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Torrance, California
  • Autofill and Review
14 days ago

Job Description

Description

Under the direction and supervision of a Pathologist, the Pathologists' Assistant performs gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.

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Core Competencies

Performs gross description and dissection of human surgical specimen.
Obtains appropriate clinical histories for surgical specimens.
Processes surgical specimens.
Exhibits good judgment in selecting appropriate tissue sections for histologic processing
Prepares frozen sections for Pathologists to render a diagnosis
Assists in establishing new work methods and procedures.
Assists in training and orienting new employees.
Performs clerical and computer-related documentation accurately.
Disposes chemical and laboratory waste according to established procedures.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, documents PM appropriately, makes minor repairs and immediately contacts appropriate personnel for problems requiring repairs that are more complex. Follows-up to ensure repairs are completed.
Prepares specimens for transport to reference laboratory or storage.
Labels reagents and supplies with appropriate information.
Receives, restocks, delivers supplies, and notifies appropriate personnel of potential and/or actual stock shortages while maintaining appropriate inventory to ensure all required work can be performed.
Maintains inventory of supplies.
Demonstrates an active problem solving attitude & positive approach to all aspects of job
Maintains safe work area by observing all safety procedures and reporting any unsafe conditions or practices to the appropriate personnel.
Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate.

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Education

DegreeProgram
BachelorsN/A
Additional InformationRecent Pathology Assistant Experience
PA (ASCP) Board of Registry to be acquired within six months of hire.

License / Certification Requirements

ASCP certification or equivalent eligibility.
Compensation Range:$91.38 / Hour

Numbers & Facts

LocationTorrance, California

Skills

  • Dissectionunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Pathologyunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched

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