PATHOLOGISTS’ ASSISTANT (PER-DIEM)
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
Pathology Department
Vancouver, WA
Salary: $43.16 - $64.75
APPLY HERE

DESCRIPTION
PeaceHealth is seeking a Pathologists Assistant for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. Hourly compensation is $43.16 – $64.75; hiring rate dependent on qualifications, professional experience, and/or work location.

JOB SUMMARY
Applies principles and techniques related to autopsy pathology, surgical pathology, and histopathology within the scope of practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Efficiently performs human surgical specimen examination; assists in tissue preparation for frozen section examinations, immunocytochemistry assays and electron microscopy (when required); performs appropriate medical photography of gross specimens.

Ensures appropriate procedure documentation and document management; performs specimen accessioning utilizing anatomic pathology computer system as necessary.

Performs autopsy duties to include: external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration and complete organ block dissection; dictates autopsy documentation; selects and submits tissue for microscopic exam; ensures proper restoration of body for acceptable release to funeral director.

Maintains morgue and gross room to include: work environment, equipment and supplies.

Assists, initiates and/or implements certain specialized procedures and/or research projects as assigned by the Director; performs lead role in QA activities for Anatomic Pathology; participates as lab liaison on relevant teams, e.g. tumor board, breast conference, morbidity and mortality, etc.

May perform CAP (College of American Pathologists) compliance duties to include: periodic record reviews; equipment and test validation; development and maintenance of policy, procedure and guidance documents; proficiency testing and competency management; CAP inspection preparation, assessment and follow up; and technical and procedural advisement and referral.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Bachelor Degree in Health Science or equivalent
Specialized training as pathology assistant through an accredited program or American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Govenors (ASCP BOR) Certification required.

Experience/Training:
Minimum of 1 year experience (or combination of education and/or experience)

License/Certification:
American Association of Pathologist Assistant (AAPA) and/or American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Govenors (ASCP BOR) Certification required within 18 months of hire.