Pathologist Assistant
Sonic Healthcare USA

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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The Pathologist Assistant role assists in the performance of surgical pathology services and may assist in the performance of autopsies under the general supervision of a Pathologist.

Location: Greensboro, NC
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.
• Obtains biological specimens for analysis (viral and blood cultures, toxilogical material, etc.) and perform special procedures (tumor triage, coronary artery perfusion, faxitron, etc.)
• 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.
• Participates in corporate Quality Management Committee to ensure a consistent and constant focus on improvement in quality.
• Performs troubleshooting of problem cases as required to correct any errors and assist the Pathologists with producing accurate diagnoses.
• Maintains department staffing schedule to ensure no gaps in function.
• 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 in Laboratory Science.
• Completion of a Pathologists Assistant program accredited by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Experience:

• 1 year of experience as a Pathologists' Assistant.

Company:

Sonic Anatomic Pathology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:

Job Category:
Pathology

Company:
Greensboro Pathology LLC

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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