Pathologists' Assistant - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago Medicine
Description
Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine, as a
Pathologists' Assistant in the
Anatomic Pathology department.
Pathologists' Assistant** performs gross dissection of biopsies and complex surgical tissues for review by pathologist of specimens from hospital, outpatient clinics and outside clients.
Assists with resident and medical student teaching and provides clinical oversight for Anatomic Pathology Technicians in the Gross Room, Cytology specimen prep and autopsies.
Operating within UChicago Medicine's Department of Pathology, we provide reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices.
We offer a full range of diagnostic services.Up to a $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available
Job Summary
In consultation with the Anatomical Pathology Manager, the pathologists and the Medical Directors, the Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the gross pathology dissection, gross description and sampling of biopsies and complex surgical tissue specimens.
The Pathologists' Assistant assists with resident and medical student teaching and may provide oversight of activities in support of basic laboratory operations including intraoperative consultations and autopsy services.
The Pathologists' Assistant also performs biobanking duties such as coordinating, obtaining, and documenting tissue specimens to be used for research for the Human Tissue Resource Center (HTRC).
Essential Job Functions
- Prepares and dissects surgical biopsies and large complicated specimens in collaboration with the pathologist.
- Prepares specimens for gross digital photography and photographs specimens while maintaining patient identification.
- Executes and assists residents with intraoperative consultations.
- Provides support and guidance for residents and technicians on autopsy services, such as organ evisceration, brain and spinal cord removal, and organ dissection.
- Assists in distributing tissues and organs to approved researchers. Performs technical and clerical tasks related to research projects.
- Provides patientfocused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine and complex tests through the preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic stages.
- Trains, assists and guides techs and pathology residents in gross description, dictation and dissection techniques, specimen handling procedures, data entry in the laboratory LIS, and safe use of instruments and equipment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Participates in hiring new staff and provides performance feedback to staff.
- Participates in quality and process improvement efforts. Identifies ways to improve work processes, patient and staff safety. Make recommendations and review SOPs to implements and monitors changes as requested.
- Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities within defined turnaround times.
- Assists with development and implementation of new and revised procedures.
- Promote department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication and assists staff, faculty and other health professionals to identify and resolve issues.
- Provides coverage in the absence of the section supervisor.
- Prioritizes workload based on assignment or established priorities, responds effectively to changes in workflow adjusting work to incorporate STAT requests or fluctuations in work volume.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program (Master's degree) or OJT training with PA (ASCP) certification
- Pathologists' Assistant Certification (or eligibility) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP): PA (ASCP)
- Knowledge and understanding of dissection technique, equipment and methodologies.
- Ability to interact and communicate professionally with pathologists, pathology residents, other health care professionals, and laboratory colleagues.
- Ability to work independently, maintain composure under stress and time deadlines, and exercise sound judgment during stressful situations.
- Display leadership qualities including communication skills.
- Able to handle large volumes of work within narrow timeframes and remain organized with a precise attention to detail.
Position Details
- Job Type/
FTE:
1.00
- Shift: Days (11:00am7:30pm)
- Unit/Department: Anatomic Pathology
- CBA Code: Non-Union
- Must comply with UCMC's COVID19 Vacc
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