Pathologists' Assistant

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Job Title:

Pathologists' Assistant

Cost Center:

201641117 Lab-Histology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

8-hour day shifts, variable days (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Work Shift: Monday through Friday with no on-call duty and no weekends

This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus!

The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for maintaining a well-organized and efficient operation in the areas of gross description and dissection of surgical tissues, submission of specimens for histologic examination and other laboratory testing, submission of tissue for research, assisting with postmortem examination to include dissection of tissues and dictation of case information. Performs 1-2 autopsies per year. Additional responsibilities include photography, attend tumor board and other cancer conferences, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC), and medical coding.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

     

Minimum Required: Completion of a nationally recognized Pathologists’ Assistant Training  Program leading to a Bachelor or Master of Health Science Degree.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Pathologists' Assistant PA certification as awarded by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 year of hire. 

Preferred/Optional: Pathologists' Assistant PA certification as awarded by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) at the time of hire.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.