Travel Pathology Assistant - $2,252 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title: Pathologist Assistant Profession: Clinical Technicians Specialty: Anatomic Pathology Duration: 26 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of laboratory technical experience required. License: Associate's degree required. Certifications: Candidate must be certified. Must-Have: - Skills to perform required laboratory testing. - Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions. - Dependable attendance. - Accurate and organized record-keeping. - Discretion in handling confidential information. - Sound judgment. - Multi-tasking skills and ability to remain calm under stress. - Understanding of operations, policies, and procedures. - Professional communication with co-workers and other caregivers. - High level of initiative and commitment to completing assignments. - Ability to assist in specimen procurement and handling. - Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. - Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results. - Core knowledge of laboratory processes. - Basic understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology. Description: Under direct supervision, performs gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens. Assists during autopsies. Prepares frozen section slides. May be required to perform routine histology tasks as well. Follows authorized technical procedures when performing patient testing. Meets turn-around times established for testing and reporting patient results. Receives specimens into the laboratory using appropriate patient identifiers and labeling requirements. Registers specimens into the electronic medical record, including registration from outpatients. Conducts calibration of instruments and equipment in the laboratory and performs routine maintenance. Labels tissue cassettes using block control sheets. Assists in the preparation of frozen tissue sections, including labeling, cutting, and staining slides. Performs gross descriptions of simple and limited pathology specimens as authorized. Prepares patients for evisceration for post-anatomical diagnosis during autopsy. Works on-call for autopsies. Photographs specimens for documentation and conference preparation. Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Assumes responsibility for professional development. Completes annual competency assessments. Performs other duties as assigned.