Pathologist Assistant
Tallahassee, FL - USA
Job Summary
Melissa Owens President
Allied Search Partners
Allied Search Partners is back by two decades of healthcare staffing excellence. We are a trusted healthcare staffing firm supporting laboratories dermatology & GI office laboratories medical and dental organizations and offices nationwide. Offering long term/permanent placement temporary and filling in/coverage staffing.
We partner with private organizations and corporate healthcare organizations to provide reliable well-supported temporary and permanent professionalswhile prioritizing fair pay consistency and respect for our workers time. Our team offers 24/7 scheduling support and access to shifts through our efficient temp scheduling application. Unlike traditional staffing agencies that push one-off shifts to large candidate pools we focus on long-term relationships with both our healthcare facilities and our addition to our temporary/emergency coverage staffing we offer long term permanent specialized recruitment in healthcare.
Benefits:
- Pet insurance
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Profit sharing
JOB ID:1446687
Position Title: Permanent Pathologist Assistant
Shifts Available: Monday-Friday Variable
Location: Panhandle FL32308
Job Responsibilities
Skills and abilities of a Pathologist Assistant includes:
- Under direct or indirect supervision of a pathologist performs accessioning dissection histologic sampling and gross examination of a full range of anatomical specimens following established protocols.
- Performs frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations within established protocol and procedural parameters.
- Clearly and accurately describes specimens and their measurements using canned dictation whenever appropriate.
- Verifies specimen identity to prevent medical errors.
- Uses correct specimen cassettes and starts tissue processor as needed.
- Performs special hospital procedures and protocols such as cancer research studies.
- Safely operates Faxitron and other laboratory equipment.
- Trains and mentors new students and new hires.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the Pathologist or Administrator.
Job Requirements
Successful candidates for the Pathologist Assistant:
- Bachelors degree in health or science field required.
- Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists Assistant program required.
- Certification as a Pathologists Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Ability to speak clearly using dictation equipment.
- Ability to recognize types of tissue and types of biopsies.
- Self-directed and able to work with little to no supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and speech.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and research problems.
- Knowledge of and ability to abide by safety policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work weekends holidays evenings and nights.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Lifting carrying pushing pulling up to 25 lbs.
- Performing repetitive motion tasks for extended periods of time.
- Ability to discern color.
- Ability to work with/around laboratory chemicals/fumes.
Required Experience:
Junior IC