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Traveler - Pathologist Assistant

Mindlance

Augusta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Corporate Compliance, Dissection, Documentation, Educational Technology, Histology, Hospital, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Maintain Compliance, Pathology, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Sales Management, Sample/Specimen Processing, Staff Requirements, Technical Leadership, Technical Training, Training Program
LOCATION
Augusta, GA
POSTED
2 days ago
Description/Comment: The pathologist assistant will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including some escalated issues and troubleshooting quality issues. The individual will be responsible for conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities:

" Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.
" Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.
" Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic processing. Typically, hospital-based, whole organ specimens
" Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistance/grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work
" May be responsible for orientation, training and training verification of newly hired grossing staff
" May perform new hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and any histotechs performing gross examination.
" May administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff
" May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs indirect) for each specimen type for each individual performing gross
" Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of FNA specimens
" Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards
" Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations
" Perform troubleshooting when necessary and have the ability to exercise independent judgement, if required.
" Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist
" Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director
" Coordinate and monitor workflow
" May act as a key contact person for pathologist, grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes to workflow
" May be responsible for monitoring HPAP as needed
" May participate with the development and/or monitoring of quality indicators for the QMP
" Follow the laboratory s applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities
" Comply with CLIENT corporate continuing education requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to maintain state licensure and/or CMP
" Other duties, as assigned by supervisor


REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree
meet all requirements for non-pathologist performing gross tissue examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493, 1489
Current state licensure

Preferred
Masters Degree
Preferred 1 year surgical gross experience, including large complex/complicated specimens
NAACLS approved pathologist assistant training program


EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

While Mindlance is an equal opportunity employer our clients require that we conduct background checks on all hires who receive a contingent offer of employment. It is understood that any offer extended by Mindlance is contingent on meeting the requirements set forth by the client which may include but are not necessarily limited to: criminal history (including sexual crimes), verification of social security number, employment verification, motor vehicle records (sales staff or any staff receiving car allowance), verification of education, professional licensure where applicable, and debarment authorities. This process is conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided by the candidate. A guilty misdemeanor or felony conviction on an applicant's record does not in any way render the applicant ineligible for hire however all convictions will be escalated to the compliance team.

Offer of Employment Process

When making any offer of employment to a successful candidate, Mindlance staff is responsible to the hiring party to inform the candidate of the client's intent to extend a contingent offer of employment. Upon the successful completion of the background check and drug screen, the submission of all Mindlance paperwork along with any client specific documents the associate will be cleared for their assignment. Once the start instructions are received, which is typically the Friday prior to the candidate's start date the associate will receive starting instructions from the account management team.

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