What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologists' Assistant position at Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc.?
Join our growing team of Pathologists’ Assistants and Pathologists in Northern Colorado!
Summit Pathology is an independent pathology laboratory, owned by Board Certified Pathologists. We have been serving hospital systems and physician offices in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for more than thirty-five years. With a variety of subspecialties, Summit Pathology offers world class expertise, state of the art disease detection and exceptional customer service.
If you are looking for a fast-paced, team orientated group that has patient care at the heart of our work and dedication. Then you have found the place!
Position Details:
Currently we are looking for two candidates for this position who will serve the Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley Colorado areas. You will be part of a team that works the full-time shift of Monday to Friday day shift hours with the expectation of participating in rotating evening and Sunday shifts.
Some travel will be required between the hospital sites during shifts hours and will be compensated accordingly.
You will be part of a robust team of Pathologists, ASCP Certified Pathologists’ Assistants, Grossing Technicians, and Lab Aides who have the support of an administrative team.
Qualifications:
NAACLS Accredited Program completion as a Pathologists’ Assistant.
ASCP Certified, or ASCP exam ready with certification imminent. New graduates or PA students nearing successful completion are welcome to apply.
The ability to work independently and in a team structure. Patient-Centered mentality.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and utilize effective communication skills both in person and virtually.
Additional preferred qualifications include:
Prior Grossing experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
Proper specimen handling to include:
Proper and accurate patient sample identification, not limited to fresh, frozen or cassette labeling.
Use of laboratory equipment in regard to cutting with microtome, dissection, staining and handling of tissue.
Adherence and modeling of all HIPPA regulations and standards, as well as modeling and practicing all safety standards when in and around grossing areas, labs, and surgical areas.
Maintain lab equipment as well as help to educate and train others on proper use.
Maintain all required certifications and annual continuing education credits.
Summit Pathology is proud to offer you the following benefits to joining our team:
Salary range: $110,500.00 to $130,000.00 depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits package to includes:
Paid time off
Six paid recognized holidays
Medical, dental and vision coverage with Cigna Healthcare
401 K plans
Covered malpractice insurance
At Summit Pathology we take pride in providing outstanding general surgical pathology as well as high level expertise in additional areas such as breast pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology (including flow cytometry), gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, transfusion medicine, microbiology, and clinical chemistry. Summit Pathology is CAP (College of American Pathology) accredited, and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) registered.
If you are interested in living in one of the most beautiful areas of Colorado, we hope you take the time to apply, and we look forward to reviewing your CV.
https://www.summitpathology.com/careers/
Salary : $110,500 - $130,000
