Pathology Assistant

PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Pride Health is hiring PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT to join our client’s healthcare team in Newport Beach ,California. This is a Contract Local/Travelerposition with our client’s reputable healthcare organization.

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Pathologists’ Assistant works under the Pathologists’ supervision, in the non-diagnostic areas of surgical pathology.
• ·Non-diagnostic duties for anatomical pathology consist of, but are not limited to external examination, evisceration, dissection, tissue selection, and tissue banking.
• Such non-diagnostic duties for surgical pathology consist of, but are not limited to: prosection, tissue selection, tissue banking and quality assurance
• Obtaining pertinent clinical information and history, including scans, x-rays, laboratory data, etc.
• The PA  provides training of new employees and students, to include offering
• guidance, assistance, and direction to less experienced personnel.
• Participates in the evaluation of new instruments.
• Participates in developing, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures for the department.
• Actively participates in correspondence, organization, and other related activities for clinical research. Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct
• Supports the laboratory mission. Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.
•  Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures.
• This knowledge may include the use of specialized instrumentation, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Accommodates and adapts to change as environmental, organizational, Workload, task direction and other conditions change in a constructive and positive manner.
• Manages conflict, disagreement, and discord among and between staff and work
  units, while recognizing and addressing sensitivities and stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze,
  synthesize and/or evaluate information gathered from, or generated by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication. Identifies, evaluates, interprets, and organizes data so that it can be used for business decisions.
• Can sort through data to identify patterns and establish relationships.
• Demonstrates full knowledge and understanding of concepts and procedures needed to be successful in the role, including knowledge of applicable department, organization and external rules and regulations impacting day to day processes.
• For clinical positions, this includes clinical procedures required by department and unit, as demonstrated by unit -based competency testing. Position may require local travel between various Organization locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Baccalaureate Degree in medical technology or related science preferred.
• Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• program for Pathologist Assistant, certification by ASCP preferred.
• 1-2 years previous experience as a PA required.
• Pathologist Assistant certification by ASCP

DETAILS:

• Job Type: Travel or local contract role
• Location: Newport Beach , California
• Schedule:  7:30 or 9:00 am. To 5:00 pm
• Salary range: $33 to $50 per hour

  *Pay rate offered is based on years of experience, education, licensing and other credentials.

 Benefits: Our client offers a comprehensive, market-competitive benefits package including: Competitive base pay, merit increases, and Atrium Health contributions to your 401(k) Retirement Plan savings Income protection programs like the Maternity Benefits, Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D Annual Performance Plus Incentive our exceptional performance-based program rewarding success in Quality/Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Financial Outcomes, and Teammate Engagement LiveWELL Wellness Program and Incentives

Pride Health

Here at PRIDE Health, we strive to provide our colleagues with a positively charged work environment, treating them with respect and appreciation. more, employees work harder and care more; in turn they will go the extra mile for our customers and candidates. Creating and fostering a culture based on performance-oriented teamwork and innovative thinking is what sets us apart from the rest.

Our mission is to treat our stakeholders better than anyone in our industry by attracting, equipping, and retaining the best individuals who will work as a team achieving our corporate objectives. Stakeholders include clients, employees, temporary workers, vendors, investors, and others.

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