Pathology - SurgPath Gross Room
University Job Title
Pathology Assistant
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?
Yes
Other Fixed Duration Date
31-Dec-2024
Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile
Pathology Assistant (26)
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Searchable Job Family
Clinical
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
20 York Street Memorial Unit
New Haven, CT 06510
Position Focus:
Under limited supervision of the Specimen Receiving, Frozen Section, Gross Room Senior Manager and incompliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, act as Assistant to Pathologist at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Will report to the Gross Room manager for all administrative aspects of the program. This position will primarily work in the Surgical Pathology Gross Room at Yale-New Haven Hospital, with occasional rotations at Bridgeport Hospital.
Essential Duties
1. Performs gross description and dissection of tissue removed at surgery. Photographs all pertinent gross specimens and slides. Procures appropriate specimens for residents and medical students history. 2. Assists with frozen section examinations including preparation and staining of section and summary of patient's medical history. 3. Assists pathologist by ascertaining proper legal authorization and patient's medical charts; conferring with attending pathologist to identify special procedures to be utilized during examination. 4. Coordinates autopsy services including supervision of laboratory personnel. Cleans and maintains an orderly working area following each autopsy. 5. Prepares and presents at weekly clinical conferences; ensures large cases are accurately transcribed. Teaches students as required. 6. Interacts with surgical staff and surgeons to ensure timely delivery of samples from operating room to surgical pathology for tissue procurement. Assists in collection of tissue from Autopsy Unit. 7. Updates and maintains database of tissues collection and usage. 8. Prepares and provides monthly reports to Department Chief or Manager. 9. Performs other functions necessary for providing pathology services.
Required Education and Experience
Master's Degree of Health Science in Pathology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Excellent communication skills and the ability to function both independently and as part of a team.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Highly motivated and highly organized.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Demonstrated ability handling human specimens.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Flexibility to move between Bridgeport Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital as work warrants.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Preferred experience with MAC and IBM computer systems.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board or Eligible to be certified within 90 days of hire.
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
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