Position: Pathology Assistant

Location: 1300 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201, United States

Job Type: Contract/Travel

Pay range: $89 - 94/hr

Job Description

• Maintains accuracy of patient identification on all specimens processed for microscopic examination.
• Performs surgical specimen dissection on simple to complex specimens and provides quality material for routine histology studies and other specialized tests as required. Obtains pathologist input for accurate gross specimen analysis when appropriate.
• Performs frozen sections and maintains the cryostats.
• Dictates complete and accurate gross description.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills as required to provide timely result reporting by interacting with pathologist and providers in an accurate, professional manner.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment, adequate provision of supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology gross cutting area and morgue. Disposes of tissues and reagents according to standard operating procedures.
• Performs, interprets and reports tests for which the individual has been validated according to standard operating procedure. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to interpret the various clinical presentations of disease and technical elements of testing and applies such knowledge in conjunction with the laboratory test findings to affect a timely and accurate diagnostic result.
• Understands technical aspects of Anatomic Pathology, recognizes reasons for discrepant test results and takes appropriate corrective action to facilitate quality results. Performs and documents quality control and routine preventive maintenance processes. Keeps gross bench procedure manual current along with review of CAP compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum requirements:

• Certified | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources, ACLS,BLS.

For any queries or assistance you can reach me out at, vagmi@bostonserv.com or (781) 423 - 0749

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $89.00 - $94.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn
• Pathology
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 3x12
• 4x12
• 5x8
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Forks, ND 58201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Forks, ND 58201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person