Pathologist Assistant - FT - 40hr - Day
Location: Danbury, CT, United States
Salary Range: 40.43 - 75.10
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40
FTE: Exempt
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm
Date Posted:
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Nuvance Health extends from New York’s Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
Description
Summary:
This position will perform specific tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed Pathologist.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning and obtain clinical history as indicated.
2. Assist with gross description, dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissue for processing.
3. Assist pathologists in frozen section preparation and in the procurement of FNA specimens.
4. Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures.
5. Photograph pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
6. Perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports, departmental conferences and data, including filing of reports, protocols, photographic & microscopic slides.
7. Assure maintenance of equipment, provisions of adequate supplies and the cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
8. Assist in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.
9. Collects and analyzes data for performance improvement monitors & presents findings at the PI meeting.
10. Complies with all Regulatory, Hospital and Department policies & procedures, including but not limited to Safety, Compliance & Protocols.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required:
- Masters degree in relevant academic discipline.
- Post graduate training with an approved NAACLS approved program or equivalent.
- Willing to consider and train new graduate with at least one year job-related experience.
- Minimum Experience: three years
Desired:
- ASCP certified
- AAPA fellowship or associate.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 132
Department: Pathology Anatomic
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
