Anatomic Pathology, Pathologists' Assistant, Day Shift
Healthcare Connections, Inc.

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Position & Client Overview:

Come spend time at your oasis in the desert! This picturesque town offers it all: luxury amenities amongst beautiful, natural settings, stunning golf courses, spa resorts, world-class dining and too many outdoor activities to list with a stunning backdrop of the Coachella Valley and mountains. This is a perfect blend of relaxation and natural beauty.

A large private hospital about 30 minutes from Palm Springs is seeking pathologists' assistant for permanent employment on the first shift. This is a Monday through Friday position with start time around 8 AM.

Pay Range: $55.08 - $82.65/hour

No Weekends! No Holidays! No Call! Great Pay! And...

The facility offers excellent benefits as well as tuition reimbursement and $10,000 relocation assistance. With all that, why not head toward this desert oasis and experience it for yourself?

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of a pathologist, independently perform or assist in accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Knowledge of gross room pathology procedures, protocols, and techniques
• Knowledge of quality standards and requirements for pathology specimen photographs
• Perform and/or assist pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomic specimens
• Perform frozen sections and other intraoperative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters
• Participate in accessioning and labeling specimens, storing and disposing specimens, and maintaining reagents and equipment

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Masters degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program preferred
• PA(ASCP) certification
• Three (3) years of experience preferred; will consider new grads

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #HTJBS

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