Pathologist Assistant

Location: Oklahoma City OK

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $61.31 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Central time 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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The Pathologist Assistant will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area including some escalated issues and troubleshooting quality issues. The individual will be responsible for conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

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• Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.
• Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.
• Perform gross examination and dissection of large complex complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic processing. Typically hospital-based whole organ specimens.
• Provide technical instructions training and guidance to pathologist assistance/grossing technicians students and lab assistants in techniques instrumentation and organization of work.
• May be responsible for orientation training and training verification of newly hired grossing staff.
• May perform new hire QC for pathologist assistants grossing technicians and any histotechs performing gross examination.
• May administer competency assessment including direct observation to grossing staff.
• May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs indirect) for each specimen type for each individual performing gross.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens including cytopreparation staining coverslipping etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of FNA specimens.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate safety quality control and quality assurance standards.
• Ensure compliance with all local federal CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Perform troubleshooting when necessary and have the ability to exercise independent judgement if required.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager technical supervisor or director.
• Coordinate and monitor workflow.
• May act as a key contact person for pathologist grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes to workflow.
• May be responsible for monitoring HPAP as needed.
• May participate with the development and/or monitoring of quality indicators for the QMP.
• Follow the laboratorys applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
• Comply with corporate continuing education requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to maintain state licensure and/or CMP.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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• Bachelors degree (required)
• Must meet all requirements for non-pathologist performing gross tissue examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR
• Current state licensure (required)
• ASCP preferred not required
• Masters Degree (preferred)
• NAACLS approved pathologist assistant training program (preferred)

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• Must meet all requirements for non-pathologist performing gross tissue examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR

• Preferred 1 year surgical gross experience including large complex/complicated specimens

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• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

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• Overtime expected

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This client is a leading healthcare and diagnostic information services organization serving one in three adult Americans annually and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States with laboratory operations extending internationally. With nearly 50000 employees the organization operates at national scale while serving patients at the most personal level delivering the diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions guide treatments and ultimately save lives. The organization employs laboratory scientists pathologists histotechnologists grossing technicians logistics professionals and business talent who contribute directly to patient health outcomes across a mission-driven culture built on enriching the employee experience expanding opportunity and elevating belonging.

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GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Job Number: 26-13036

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