Travel Pathology Assistant - $2,574 per week in Edison, NJ

Cynet Health

Edison, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,574–$2,574

SKILLS

Autopsy, Banking Services, Clinical Pathology, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Cytogenetics, Dissection, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hospital, Laboratory, Medical Records, Microscopic Analysis, Microscopy, Microsoft Office, Pathology, Photography, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Radiography, Surgical Procedures, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Edison, NJ

POSTED

6 days ago

Job Title: Pathologists Assistant Profession: Pathology Assistant Specialty: - Duration: 34 Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Preferred: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 10 years License: ASCP certification as an on-the-job trained PA in a hospital laboratory performing technical duties relating to anatomic pathology with documented competencies in prosecution of simple to complex specimens. Certifications: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Must-Have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace platforms. Professional and willing to work hard. Description: The Pathologists Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the pathologist with surgical specimens and other related duties. Assists, under the supervision of the pathologist, in selection, preparation, and dissection of surgical tissue sections for routine microscopic examination, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, and other studies where specified. Assists in photography and gross description of surgical specimens. Ensures accuracy of surgical specimen patient information as well as accurate gross descriptions. Assists in the selection and preparation of tissue sections for intraoperative consultations (frozen section), including embedding tissue, cutting tissue on a cryostat, and staining of tissue slides. Procures fresh tissue samples for biorepository tissue banking and ancillary studies such as cytogenetics, flow cytometry, and/or snap freezing for both therapeutic and research purposes. Utilizes the Faxitron to obtain x-ray images and sends them to the PACS system. Performs proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supplies, and cleanliness needed in the performance of gross anatomic dissection. Assists the pathologist in preparing materials for both intra- and interdepartmental teaching exercises. Performs all computer system functions necessary to achieve timely reporting of results. Assists support staff and/or pathology residents, as directed by a pathologist, in the performance of a post-mortem examination including photography, external examination, situ inspection, evisceration, dissection, recording of data, and any other related tasks if needed. Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs and stands for a minimum of 5 hours a day. Adheres to and meets both position-specific yearly competency assessments and the standards identified in the Organizational Competencies. Other duties and/or projects may be assigned. Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/

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