What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologist Assistant position at ClinLab Staffing?
JOB SUMMARY:
This Pathologist Assistant position is responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under the direction of a Pathologist.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Pathologist's Assistant supports our mission, vision, goals and management decisions.
- Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
- Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.
- Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.
- Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as lymphoma phenotyping, quantitative iron studies, etc.
- Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
- Review and study under pathologist guidance designated continuing educational material.
- Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
- Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
- Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies; and especially policies that impact Pathologist Assistants directly.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work with other departments within our company and subsidiaries.
- Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & LICENSURE:
- Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant.
- ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant. OR
- Must meet CLIA rules for grandfathered individuals.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant preferred.
- Pathologist Assistant students near completion of their training program are welcome to apply.
- Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure to increase basic knowledge.
