What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathology Assistant position at Goshen Health?
Summary
Goshen Health is an award-winning health system recognized locally and nationally for innovation and excellence in patient care. Located in Goshen, Indiana, we serve the broader region of north central Indiana and southwestern Michigan. Our Center for Cancer Care and Heart & Vascular Services are well-known and highly respected, supporting our 5-time Magnet Designated Hospital.
Our Colleagues and Medical Staff embrace a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility for the care of our patients. It is a culture that encourages innovative thinking, where the ideas and insight of all Colleagues are valued. This culture enables more informed decision-making and has led to higher quality, patient satisfaction, and Colleague engagement. We believe excellent teamwork, coordination and collaboration help us achieve superior patient outcomes.
Our CAP certified Hospital Laboratory is looking for a full-time ASCP-certified Pathology Assistant to gross specimens and support the work of our Pathologists.
Responsibilities include:
- Gross description and complete dissection of all simple and complex surgical specimens
- Assist pathologist in the operating room
- Perform frozen sections
- Assist in Bone Marrow/FNA specimen collection
- Assist in rare autopsy cases
- Assist with pathology laboratory operations
- Specimen assessment supporting the highly respected Goshen Center for Cancer Care
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist’s Assist training program
Certification: ASCP Certified
Experience: At least 1 year experience with complex specimens; however, new grads will be considered
Other: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Additional Information:
Must pass pre-employment background and drug screen.