Pathologist Assistant
Sonic Healthcare USA

Job Info

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Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

The Pathologist Assistant role assists in the performance of surgical pathology services.

Location: Bryan, TX
Days: Monday - Friday

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

Essential Key Responsibilities:

• Assists quality by assuring appropriate specimen accession.
  
• Enhances data picture by obtaining clinical history as indicated.
  
• Prepares tissues for histologic processing by describing anatomic features, dissecting specimens.
  
• Perform frozen sections
  
• Photographs pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
  
• Performs duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols and reports on data: File reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides; Assure completion of coding.
  
• Enhances understanding and diagnosis accuracy by assisting in the preparation, performance and documentation of human postmortem examinations.
  
• Performs troubleshooting of problem cases as required to correct any errors and assist the Pathologists with producing accurate diagnoses.
  
• Develops, conducts and maintains relevant training programs to increase the staff's qualifications and ability to consistently produce high quality work in a timely manner.
  
• Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations for necessary disciplinary actions.
  

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory from an accredited institution.
  
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
  
• AAPA Fellowship/ASCP (PA) certification preferred. Those without a PA board certification degree must be able to provide documentation showing eligibility.
  

Experience:

• Previous years of experience as a Pathologists' Assistant.
  

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a visual color discrimination test.
  
• Successful completion of annual continuing education units per state licensure and/or ASCP guidelines.
  

Company:

Sonic Anatomic Pathology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:

Job Category:
Pathology

Company:
Austin Pathology Associates

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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