What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologists' Assistant position at Sonic Anatomic Pathology?
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
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The Pathologist Assistant role assists in the performance of surgical pathology services.
Location: Austin, TX 78701
Days: Monday - Friday
Full-time: Benefit Eligible
Essential Key Responsibilities:
- Assists quality by assuring appropriate specimen accession.
- Enhances data picture by obtaining clinical history as indicated.
- Prepares tissues for histologic processing by describing anatomic features, dissecting specimens.
- Obtains biological specimens for analysis (viral and blood cultures, toxilogical material, etc.) and perform special procedures (tumor triage, coronary artery perfusion, faxitron, etc.)
- Photographs pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
- Performs duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols and reports on data: File reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides; Assure completion of coding.
- Enhances understanding and diagnosis accuracy by assisting in the preparation, performance and documentation of human postmortem examinations.
- Participates in corporate Quality Management Committee to ensure a consistent and constant focus on improvement in quality.
- Performs troubleshooting of problem cases as required to correct any errors and assist the Pathologists with producing accurate diagnoses.
- Maintains department staffing schedule to ensure no gaps in function.
- Develops, conducts and maintains relevant training programs to increase the staff’s qualifications and ability to consistently produce high quality work in a timely manner.
- Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations for necessary disciplinary actions.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
- Bachelor in Laboratory Science.
- Completion of a Pathologists Assistant program accredited by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Experience:
- New graduates from an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program welcome.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a visual color discrimination test.
- Successful completion of annual continuing education units per state licensure and/or ASCP guidelines.
Company:
Sonic Anatomic Pathology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Job Category:
Laboratory OperationsCompany:
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