Pathologist Assistant

Pride Health is hiring for Traveler Pathology Assistant for its Healthcare Client in Oklahoma City OK.

Location: Oklahoma City OK 73114

Contract - 3 Months + Possible extension

Shift: Central time, 6:am to 2:30 pm ,40hrs/Week

Pay : 2100/Week to $2300/Week Gross, ( Yes, Lodging and Meals & Incidental Stipend Included )

Job Description:

The pathologist assistant will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including some escalated issues and troubleshooting quality issues. The individual will be responsible for conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.

• Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.

• Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic processing. Typically, hospital-based, whole organ specimens

• Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistance/grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work

• May be responsible for orientation, training and training verification of newly hired grossing staff

• May perform new hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and any histotechs performing gross examination.

• May administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff

• May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs indirect) for each specimen type for each individual performing gross

• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of FNA specimens

• Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards

• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations

• Perform troubleshooting when necessary and have the ability to exercise independent judgement, if required.

• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist

• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director

• Coordinate and monitor workflow

• May act as a key contact person for pathologist, grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes to workflow

• May be responsible for monitoring HPAP as needed

• May participate with the development and/or monitoring of quality indicators for the QMP

• Follow the laboratory’s applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities

• Comply with Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to maintain state licensure and/or CMP

• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor

REQUIRED –

Bachelor's degree

meet all requirements for non-pathologist performing gross tissue examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493, 1489

Current state licensure

Preferred

Masters Degree

Preferred 1 year surgical gross experience, including large complex/complicated specimens

NAACLS approved pathologist assistant training program

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.79