What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologist Assistant I position at Caris Life Sciences?
Position Summary
The Pathologist Assistant I is responsible for assisting the assigned Pathologists in organizing and performing many aspects of the pathology portion of a study. This includes performing upfront Pathology report review, marking/micro dissecting areas of tumor, and other pathology tasks, as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists the Pathologist Assistant Supervisor in the day-to-day operation of the Pathology/microdissection department
- Reads Pathology Reports to determine the primary site of the specimen
- Demonstrates the ability to identify areas of tumor on a stained NFR slide and collect the tumor areas for molecular analysis using Micro and Macro techniques
- Maintains a clean workstation
- Responsible for asking a Pathologist for help when they have a question about a case
- Organizes slides, data, generates tables, and assists with any other requests
- Demonstrates the ability to accurately prioritize and triage specimens, handles and disposes of specimens and chemical waste based on the laboratory’s procedural manual, and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors and the company
- Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests as required. Maintains all necessary documentation and logs
- Reports all concerns of test quality and/or patient or employee safety to a Supervisor or Safety Officer
- Has a good understanding and working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems
- Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required
- Maintains laboratory procedures. Ensures compliance to applicable policies and procedures by laboratory personnel. Recommends changes as needed
- Performs and documents the operation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of microdissection equipment
- Communicates, and keeps Supervisor abreast of laboratory problems and nonconformities
- Fosters a unified culture and promote a positive work environment by collaboration, cooperation, sharing of information and mutual teamwork
Required Qualifications
- Have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or have the equivalent education and training that includes:
- At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses. If the 24 semester hours were in science courses then that must include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination and
- Have laboratory training that includes either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS or at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing or
- Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA on or before February 28, 1992 as defined below or
- On or before April 24, 1995 be a high school graduate or equivalent and have either graduated from a medical laboratory or clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS or successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
- Relevant qualifications in the technical aspects of pathology
- Certified as a foreign trained Medical Doctor, Cytotechnologist (ASCP), Pathologist Assistant (ASCP or AAPA)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in working with a team of microdissection technicians within a CLIA certified environment (preferred)
- Two years laboratory experience in a pathology laboratory
- Relevant qualifications in the technical aspects of pathology
Physical Demands
- Will work at a computer some of the time as well as need to keep inventory and ordering records requiring the use of copiers, fax machines, and PDF scanners
- Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail and ability to pass a visual color discrimination test
- Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required
- Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- May have exposure to high noise levels in the data center, fumes and bio-hazardous material in the lab environment. Exposure to formaldehyde, xylene, DAB, and alcohol which emit fumes. The formaldehyde, xylene, and DAB are carcinogenic
- May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents
- Must possess ability to use a microscope for extended periods of time
- May have exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes, and biohazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment
Required Training
- All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee
Other
- This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
