Job Description

Description

Pathologists Assistant - Tucker GA Monday to Friday 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Pay range: $39.00 per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The pathologist assistant position is intended for individuals with appropriate educationand trainingin surgical pathology. The individual in this position will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area including some escalatedissuesand troubleshooting quality issues. The individual will be responsible conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for Histologic processing according to policies and procedures.
• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain the integrity of thespecimen and patient identification.
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine and non-routine (complex) surgical specimensensuring that all lesionsmarkingsand sutures are mentioned.
• Capable of grossing high complexity specimens under direct and indirect supervision as applicable to training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle broader range of specimens with indirect supervision.
• Escalates more complex/unusual specimens to Exempt Pathologists Assistant or Pathologist.
• Record measurements weightvolumeand any abnormal findings as applicable.
• Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
• May oversee performance of Grossing Technicians
• May provide training to Grossing Technicians
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens includingcytopreparation stainingcoverslipping etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Complete all associated paperwork.
• Follow the laboratorys applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager technical supervisor or director.
• Ensure all corporate safety quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local federal CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Comply with all required Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience:

1 year of surgical gross experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

Knowledge:

Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.

Education

• Bachelors Degree B.S. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current state licensure if applicable (Required)
• NAACLS approved Pathologist Assistant training program (Preferred)

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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