Job Description

Pathologist Assistant Bakersfield, CA
Shift: Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

Summary/Objective

Under the supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologist Assistant performs gross examination, sampling, and dictation of human organs. Also provides assistance during intraoperative consultations such as frozen sections and gross examinations. The Pathologist Assistant requires certification from the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants or the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Essential Functions

• Preparation, gross description, dictation, and dissection of human tissue
• Select representative sections for embedding, staining, and microscopic evaluation
• Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning
• Obtains tissue such as blood and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
• Photograph pertinent gross specimens as needed
• Assist with frozen section tissue selection and preparation
• Retrieve the patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist
• Confer with the attending pathologist to identify any special techniques or procedures to be utilized
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment
• Provision of adequate supplies
• Cleaning of grossing stations
• Disposal of biological and administrative waste
• Solve any discrepancies or other issues that may arise

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related field
• Successful completion of an NAACLS-accredited pathologists' assistant program.
• Performs gross dissection and dictation for ALL surgical specimens (Levels I through VI) under the supervision of the pathologist
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, macro-surgical techniques, and general laboratory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation and to provide assistance to pathologists in a timely and quality manner.
• Knowledge/ability to become knowledgeable in voice recognition software, internet, and multiple-interfaced systems, various laboratory information systems, Excel, and MS Word or equivalent applications.
• High degree of technical competence and knowledge of histological techniques.

Key Skills Needed

• Demonstrated ability to organize workload.
• Must possess a professional demeanor and have experience that demonstrates problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, a fast learner, and possess excellent time management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to coordinate and meet multiple deadlines
• Familiarity with HIPAA and security compliance requirements.
• The ideal candidate will be willing to take on new challenges, have a proven record for producing results, be willing to learn and grow with the company.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%
• Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support.
• Offer generous annual vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles

Job Tags

Holiday work, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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