Pathologist Assistant

<p><strong>Position Objective:</strong></p><p>Under the supervision of a pathologist, assists with preparing, dissecting, and selection pathology specimens for analysis.</p><p><strong>Essential Job Duties:</strong></p><p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement. Explores opportunities to add value to job (innovative ideas) to benefit the organization and taking ownership of the outcome. Proactively finds other work-related tasks during low census.</li><li>Under the general supervision of a Pathologist, assists in the collection (autopsy) and gross examination of surgical and autopsy specimens for diagnostic evaluation and reporting. Performs functions to established productivity guidelines with minimal errors.</li><li>Assists pathologist with frozen sections by preparing tissue and producing slides.</li><li>Orders or accessions appropriate tests in Laboratory Information System (LIS) as requested by authorized provider by accurately reading and interpreting orders and being familiar with test mnemonics.</li><li>Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand offs).</li><li>Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.</li><li>Documents technical information appropriately in the LIS. Serves as a mentor or technical resource to both internal and external customers.</li><li>Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the full extent of ability.&nbsp;</li><li>Actively participate in the laboratory quality plan/program (ex. investigative reports, notification of delays, etc.).</li><li>Actively participates in the training of new staff by serving as a mentor and technical resource. Participates in the competency process. Participates in continuing education classes to maintain licensure and remain updated on changes in the histology field.</li></ol><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Educational/Experience Requirements:</strong></p><p><strong>Required Minimum Education:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with course work sufficient to meet the requirements of the Americ