Dissection, Hospital, Laboratory Testing, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Patient History, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Time Management
THIS IS A TRAVELER ASSIGNMENT. CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 8a-5p MONDAY-FRIDAY, EVERY WEEK AS CONTRACTED UNTIL END DATE. Unfortunately, we cannot consider Locum candidates.
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.
Performs general Pathologist s Assistant duties with
minimum supervision. Also,
- Reviews patient history at time of grossing.
- Communicates in professional manner with clinicians
regarding submitted specimens when necessary.
- Gross photographs when needed.
- Performs tissue selection for special studies, when
needed,
- Assist with the processing of frozen section
specimens..
- Oversee operation of the surgical pathology grossing
room including oversight of technical assistants, specimen accessioning
and processing, and maintenance of workflow to the Pathologists.
- Maintains adequate levels of supplies and properly
functioning instruments in the grossing room, to include
troubleshooting issues with cryostat between service appointments.
- Performs photomicrographs for tumor conference.
- Reviews and designated appropriate limb to be
discarded.
Additional Requirements:
- Keeps up to date on policies, procedures, skills,
documentation requirements for continuing education, checklists, and
successful completion of competency surveys in a timely manner.
- Follows SOP for specimen
collection/labeling/processing/storage/handling/ref lab testing. - Maintains strict confidentiality and security of
information. - Able to complete work assignments in a timely manner
- Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple tasks
effectively.
- Turnaround time meets threshold.
- Documents and communicates necessary info to
appropriate staff/supervisor/manager/director to assure quality health
care.
- Maintains a neat and organized work area
- Completes required CE
- Attendance /Punctuality in accordance with hospital
policy.
- Follows safety rules and organizational policies in the
workplace.
(PA)ASCP required. Equivalent certification not accepted
Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).
Patient Population: Hospital patients
0hrs non-billable orientation
OT and Holiday multiplier: 1.25%
RequirementDescription: THIS IS A TRAVELER ASSIGNMENT. CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 8a-5p MONDAY-FRIDAY, EVERY WEEK AS CONTRACTED UNTIL END DATE. Unfortunately, we cannot consider Locum candidates.
- 1+ years current Pathology Assistant experience [required]
- (PA)ASCP required. Equivalent certification not accepted [required]
- MUST be competent in performing FROZEN SECTIONS, GROSSING BIOPSIES AND LARGE COMPLEX SPECIMENS
- Master Degree [Preferred], but will review those with Bachelor Degree
- Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need
- Traveler perm address must be included in profile
- Any/All RTO must be included in profile. ALL
SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling
requests at/after time of offer. Please obtain this
information prior to submittal. Requests
after offer may lead to rescinded offer
Profile Requirements:- Cover page (if available/not required)
- Work History
- NY Pathology License [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
- Active and current American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (PA)ASCP [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]