Pathologists' Assistant

Trinity Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs comprehensive macroscopic examination for Pathology specimens in preparation for Pathologist microscopic examination. Handles specimens that require dissection and orientation and assist in the preparation of frozen sections with the Pathologists during normal working hours. Provides oversight of AP techs and office staff and perform inventory control and quality assurance in the grossing/morgue room. Essential Functions Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Mission Statement: ·We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Vision: ·To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. Core Values: ·In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are. 1.Exhibits Competency in all procedures performed Performs general Pathologist’s Assistant duties with minimum supervision. Reviews patient history at time of grossing. Communicates in professional manner with clinicians regarding submitted specimens when necessary. Gross photographs when needed. Performs tissue selection for special studies, when needed, Assist with the processing of frozen section specimens. Performs postmortem examinations under supervision of a Pathologist including gross dissection, photography, clinical summary, and preparation of microscopic sections. Oversee operation of the surgical pathology grossing room including oversight of technical assistants, specimen accessioning and processing, and maintenance of workflow to the Pathologists. Responsible for inventory and ordering for the morgue and grossing room, to include troubleshooting issues with cryostat between service appointments. Develops and maintains familiarity with pathology and hospital information systems to perform data collection such as monthly breast audit. Performs photomicrographs for tumor conference. Reviews and designates appropriate limb and autopsy tissue for disposal. Writes and reviews procedures of gross room and associated hospital procedures. Keeps up to date on policies (reviewed every two years), procedures, skills, documentation requirements for continuing education, checklists and successful completion of competency surveys in a timely manner. Competency assessment to be completed at 6 months, and 1 year after hire date. Follows SOP for specimen collection/labeling/processing/storage/handling/ref lab testing. Completes additional duties as assigned. 2.Participates in the Quality Management of the Laboratory Provides suggestions and feedback in a timely manner for issues and/or problems. Maintains strict confidentiality and security of information. Recognizes, appropriately resolves and documents QA issues in a timely fashion. Performs/documents quality control testing calibration and limited preventative maintenance as defined by established protocol and takes appropriate remedial action. 3.Productivity and Initiative Able to complete work assignments in a timely manner Assists in the training of personnel or students. Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple tasks effectively. Turnaround time meets threshold. Documents and communicates necessary info to appropriate staff/supervisor/manager/director to assure quality health care. Maintains a neat and organized work area Completes required CE Attendance /Punctuality in accordance with hospital policy. Follows safety rules and organizational policies in the workplace. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior and safe work practices.

Requirements

Master’s degree in health science, Pathologists’ Assistant
Current license from New York State Department of Education as a Pathologist’s Assistant.
ASCP certification.

Nice To Haves

One year preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs general Pathologist’s Assistant duties with minimum supervision.
Reviews patient history at time of grossing.
Communicates in professional manner with clinicians regarding submitted specimens when necessary.
Gross photographs when needed.
Performs tissue selection for special studies, when needed
Assist with the processing of frozen section specimens.
Performs postmortem examinations under supervision of a Pathologist including gross dissection, photography, clinical summary, and preparation of microscopic sections.
Oversee operation of the surgical pathology grossing room including oversight of technical assistants, specimen accessioning and processing, and maintenance of workflow to the Pathologists.
Responsible for inventory and ordering for the morgue and grossing room, to include troubleshooting issues with cryostat between service appointments.
Develops and maintains familiarity with pathology and hospital information systems to perform data collection such as monthly breast audit.
Performs photomicrographs for tumor conference.
Reviews and designates appropriate limb and autopsy tissue for disposal.
Writes and reviews procedures of gross room and associated hospital procedures.
Keeps up to date on policies (reviewed every two years), procedures, skills, documentation requirements for continuing education, checklists and successful completion of competency surveys in a timely manner.
Follows SOP for specimen collection/labeling/processing/storage/handling/ref lab testing.
Completes additional duties as assigned.
Provides suggestions and feedback in a timely manner for issues and/or problems.
Maintains strict confidentiality and security of information.
Recognizes, appropriately resolves and documents QA issues in a timely fashion.
Performs/documents quality control testing calibration and limited preventative maintenance as defined by established protocol and takes appropriate remedial action.
Able to complete work assignments in a timely manner
Assists in the training of personnel or students.
Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple tasks effectively.
Turnaround time meets threshold.
Documents and communicates necessary info to appropriate staff/supervisor/manager/director to assure quality health care.
Maintains a neat and organized work area
Completes required CE Attendance /Punctuality in accordance with hospital policy.
Follows safety rules and organizational policies in the workplace.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior and safe work practices.