Pathology Assistant - Mountain View, United States - El Camino Health

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    Description

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Describes gross anatomic features, dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissue for histological examinations.
  • Corrects and finalizes gross description section of surgical pathology report following transcription.
  • Assures appropriate specimen accessioning
  • Obtains the clinical history and photographs all pertinent specimens and microscopic slides as directed by the pathologists.
  • Confers with pathologists (when needed) to identify special stains, techniques and procedures that will be necessary (i.e. pre-processing immunohistochemical or special stains, cultures, flow cytometry, smears) and notifies appropriate personnel.
  • Performs full autopsy service and is responsible for prosecting cases.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically understanding of Pathology
  • Excellent data entry, word processing, spelling, grammar and editing skills
  • Expert level experience using MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Excellent organizational skills and able to work independently. Must also have demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work under changing conditions requiring reprioritization of work flow.
  • Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
  • Ability to use a high level of discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree
  • Experience working in the Pathology Department of an acute care hospital or Pathology Lab
  • Current Member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • License/Certification/Registration Requirements

  • A graduate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Pathologists Assistant (PA) training program.
  • ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology) Certified or certification-eligible as a Pathologist Assistant (PA)Certification-eligible candidates must pass the ASCP PA certification examination within 6 months of hireOnce achieved, ASCP PA Certification must be maintained as long as one works in this position
  • Salary Range:

    $ $97.32 USD Hourly