PA- Pathologist Assistant Days GMC - First Connect

Job Description:

Shift Time 9am-530pm

-Licenses and/or certifications -PA (ASCP)

-years of experience 3 years of experience

- On call /Call Back requirements N/A

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Agency Labor

Job Summary:

This position is under the direct or indirect supervision of a Pathologist. Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical-specimen dissections for microscopic examination, special procedures and biospecimen banking. Performs human postmortem examinations, and assists the Pathologists in the implementation and monitoring of the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Program in Anatomic Pathology.

Job Duties:

• Assists the Pathologist in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and performs human postmortem examinations.
• Obtains pertinent clinical information and history, laboratory data, x-rays, and scans, and assess legal authorizations for autopsies.
• Describes gross anatomic features and dissection of surgical specimens and the postmortem prosection including the external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration and dissection.
• Prepares and submits appropriate tissue sections for routine histologic processing and intraoperative procedures such as frozen section, touch and squash preparation Triages biological samples such as tissue, blood and toxicological material tissues for special procedures including, control assays, electron microscopy and immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, genetic studies, bacterial and viral cultures, image analysis, immunohistochemistry and other special techniques as directed by the Pathologist.
• Obtains and processes tissues for BioSpecimen Banking as required.
• Photographs all pertinent specimens as directed by the Pathologist.
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
• Assists the Pathologist Assistant Team Lead in overseeing the Surgical Pathology Techs and the Pathology Resident Training.
• Assists in orientation of all new employees and identifies training needs to ensure that employees are performing their assigned job responsibilities.
• Assists in the organization and coordination of Anatomic Pathology Conferences.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Education:

Master's Degree- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Laboratory Services, Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days 40 hrs 9am-530pm

State License Details:
Upon Acceptance

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Sub Specialty:
Pathology Assistant

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Laboratory Certifications(ASCP)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13