Pathologist Assistant, FT Days

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologist's Assistant is an Advanced Practice Professional who performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens, in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements. The Pathologist's Assistant assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies. He/she must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens. Additional computer skills beyond this level would provide a valuable contribution. The Pathologist's Assistant photographs specimens and maintains photographic equipment. The Pathologist's Assistant is responsible to the Laboratory Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

General Duties and responsibilities
* Performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements.
* Assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies.
* He/she must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens.
* Additional laboratory related computer skills beyond this level are not required but would provide a valuable contribution to the system.
* Photographs specimens as needed and maintains photography equipment.
* Assists with preparation of frozen sections.
* Responsible to the Administrative Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Strives to make the WellStar Statement of Values part of their daily work activity.
* Strives to make the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those served top priority.
* Works to deliver the best customer service with a human touch.
* Works toward providing high-quality healthcare.
* Maintains positive interaction with co-workers.
* Strives to develop a work environment that is conducive to a satisfying and enriching career.
* Maintains positive relationships with Medical Staff.
* Uses resources and supplies efficiently to ensure quality and service accessibility.
Takes responsibility for meeting general requirements.
* Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
* Adheres to dress code and is neat in appearance.
* Wears and displays ID badge appropriately on the upper torso while on duty.
* Maintains an organized and clean work area.
* Assists with maintaining a neat and clean facility (picks up papers, reports, spills, etc.).
* Maintains confidentiality as outlined in system policies.
* Limits equipment/computer use to work related functions.
* Willingly performs other duties as assigned.
* Completes task within designed time lines.
* Follows employee conduct expectations as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Takes responsibility for identifying and meeting own learning needs.
* Identifies self learning needs and seeks opportunities for improvement.
* Participates in 6 hours of education classes per year.
* Completes additional designated and required educational classes.
* Maintains standards of professional practice.
* Recognizes personal limitations and/or seeks assistance as needed.
* Attends scheduled department meetings. If unable to attend, reads minutes and documents.
Supports and participates in system/hospital/unit performance improvement efforts to
enhance and improve services.
* Incorporates the philosophy of quality and performance improvement into daily routines.
* Actively searches for methods to improve customer service or patient care.
* Uses internal resources to enhance knowledge and skill to improve customer service and performance improvement.
* Assists other employees to improve their skills and knowledge.
Demonstrates principles of team work within the system/hospital/unit.
* Acts as a resource and a mentor by understanding a teammates learning needs and abilities and adapting teaching/managing style to meet these needs accordingly.
* Assists with team prioritization that effectively utilizes own energy and resources.
* Demonstrates ability to give constructive feedback and effectively resolve conflict.
* Identifies trust issues and working toward establishing an environment of mutua