Travel Pathologists' Assistant - $3,254 per week

Company: Geisinger Medical Center
Location: Danville
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• PA (ASCP) required
  • Job Details
  • Shift Time: 9am-530pm
  • 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 Requirements
    • 3 years of experience
    • Experience with human surgical specimen dissection and human postmortem examinations
    • Knowledge of obtaining pertinent clinical information and history, laboratory data, x-rays, and scans
    • Skill in gross anatomic features description, dissection of surgical specimens, and postmortem prosection
    • Ability to prepare and submit appropriate tissue sections for routine histologic processing and intraoperative procedures
    • Competence in triaging biological samples for special procedures
    • Proficiency in obtaining and processing tissues for BioSpecimen Banking as required
    • Adept at photographing all pertinent specimens as directed by the Pathologist
    • Ensures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite
    • Assists in the organization and coordination of Anatomic Pathology Conferences
      • Schedule Information
      • Shift: Days (United States of America)
      • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
        • Unit Specific Information
        • Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
        • Responsible for complying with all organization policies and procedures.
        • Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job.

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