Pathologists’ Assistant

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Yuma Medical Center

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $40.82
Mid = $51.03
Max = $61.23

Summary:
The  Pathologists’ Assistant works under the overall supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services and the Medical Director of Laboratory Services assisting pathologists in the receipt, organization of surgical tissue specimens, autopsies, and assures and logs specimens appropriately, processes and disposes in a timely safe manner.

Responsibilities:

Performs gross examination of surgical, biopsy, and cytology specimens to include dictation, complete dissection, selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination, and assists with autopsies as needed; Produces legible and accurate work.

Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling, photographs pertinent specimens, and performs frozen sections procedures during intraoperative consultations; Selects appropriate ancillary testing and performs specialized procedures as requested.

 Assists in training of surgical pathology techniques and procedures to pathology technicians; Trains histotechnologists qualified to perform complex testing in the grossing of simple specimens. Creates, tracks and monitors training program.

Collaborates with Information Technology, nursing services, ancillary departments, and physicians to determine pathology information system needs and objectives to include integration, build, implementation, upgrades, maintenance and connectivity with enterprise system. 

Plans and directs Pathology Information systems administration, training, and establishes standards in collaboration with Director of Laboratory Services and Medical Director participating in QA/QC audits.

Maintains responsibility for slide scanning systems and integration of present and future remote pathology diagnostic systems; Monitors regulatory compliance for these systems and designs workflows and systems to maintain compliance and patient safety.

 Participates in continual quality improvements, Department of Pathology, Tumor Board which includes assisting with the scanning and selection of slides, and collaboratively partners with the system wide healthcare team including establishing annual measurable objectives. 

 Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED: 

• 2+ years related experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Pathology Assistant Credential

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A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona.

At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We’re looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you’re our kind of people.

If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you.

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