What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologist Assistant -- Lab Anatomical Pathology -- Memorial Hospital position at CAMC Health System?
Perform surgical pathology specimen examination and processing of those specimens.
Responsibilities
- Accession specimens.
- Prepare correct cassettes.
- On selected cases and under the supervision of a pathologist, dictate the specimen examination report, examine the specimen, and submit it for histological embedding. The cases which may be grossed by a person in this position include: specimens requiring gross only, hernia sac, vas deferens, fallopian tube (for sterilization), appendix, tonsil, arterial plaque, biopsies (GI, GU, etc) that require verification and transport to cassettes, gallbladder, amputation (non-neoplastic), singleton placenta, POC, vascular thombi, and foreskin.
- Following completion of gross examination and dictation, enter cassette numbers into LIS, collect and store retained specimens, and clean up accessioning area.
- Proof read gross examination dictation and correct.
- When time permits, help out in all areas of histology lab.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)
The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.
Competency Statement
Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.
Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)
1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
• Associate's Degree (Required) Education: Must be a Secience related degree Experience: 2 Years Surgical Grossing Technician
Credentials
• Clinical Lab Practitioner (Required)
Work Schedule: Days
Status: Per Diem
Location: Memorial Hospital
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa C. Skidmore lisa.skidmore@vandaliahealth.org
