Pathology Assistant (Per Diem)

Essential Job functions:

• Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling Accurately describes gross anatomic features of routine, complicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned; Sections specimens per departmental protocol; submits entire specimen(s)/representative section(s) for histologic preparation.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance tests as required.
• Demonstrated the ability to prioritize and triage specimens.
• Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies the appropriate personnel; assists with problem resolution.
• Operates all instruments/equipment per accepted written procedures Recognizes and identifies equipment problems and contacts appropriate technical service

General Job functions:

• Maintains all necessary documentation and current logs.
• Handles and disposes of specimens and chemical waste based on the laboratory’s procedure manual and ensure compliance with regulatory policies.
• Ensures that records are accurate, complete, legible and appropriately filed and stored electronically.
• Meets acceptable turn-around time and productivity standards for the department. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly workplace including instruments and general laboratory equipment.

Physical Job Requirements: Dexterity of hands and fingers; physical agility which includes ability to maneuver body while in place; concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks; complex and time pressured decision making with a high degree of accuracy; memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information; multi-tasking, organizing and priority setting; ability to see and distinguish colors.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Master’s degree with a PA(ASCP) maintained certification or Medical Degree distinction.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience, 5-8 years’ preferred.
• Must have experience with a Laboratory Information System.

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working as a Pathology Assistant: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA (ASCP) (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Woodland Park, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person