Pathologist Assistant

locationsKennestone Hospital

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idJR-24227

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Job Summary :

Under the direct supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologist's Assistant is an Advanced Practice Professional who performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens, in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements. The Pathologist's Assistant assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies. He / she must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens. Additional computer skills beyond this level would provide a valuable contribution. The Pathologist's Assistant photographs specimens and maintains photographic equipment. The Pathologist's Assistant is responsible to the Laboratory Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

General Duties and responsibilities

• Performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements.
• Assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies.
• He / she must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens.
• Additional laboratory related computer skills beyond this level are not required but would provide a valuable contribution to the system.
• Photographs specimens as needed and maintains photography equipment.
• Assists with preparation of frozen sections.
• Responsible to the Administrative Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Strives to make the WellStar Statement of Values part of their daily work activity.
• Strives to make the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those served top priority.
• Works to deliver the best customer service with a human touch.
• Works toward providing high-quality healthcare.
• Maintains positive interaction with co-workers.
• Strives to develop a work environment that is conducive to a satisfying and enriching career.
• Maintains positive relationships with Medical Staff.
• Uses resources and supplies efficiently to ensure quality and service accessibility. Takes responsibility for meeting general requirements.
• Maintains attendance / punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Adheres to dress code and is neat in appearance.
• Wears and displays ID badge appropriately on the upper torso while on duty.
• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Assists with maintaining a neat and clean facility (picks up papers, reports, spills, etc.).
• Maintains confidentiality as outlined in system policies.
• Limits equipment / computer use to work related functions.
• Willingly performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes task within designed time lines.
• Follows employee conduct expectations as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Takes responsibility for identifying and meeting own learning needs.
• Identifies self learning needs and seeks opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in 6 hours of education classes per year.
• Completes additional designated and required educational classes.
• Maintains standards of professional practice.
• Recognizes personal limitations and / or seeks assistance as needed.
• Attends scheduled department meetings. If unable to attend, reads minutes and documents. Supports and participates in system / hospital / unit performance improvement efforts to enhance and improve services.
• Incorporates the philosophy of quality and performance improvement into daily routines.
• Actively searches for methods to improve customer service or patient care.
• Uses internal resources to enhance knowledge and skill to improve customer service and performance improvement.
• Assists other employees to improve their skills and knowledge. Demonstrates principles of team work within the system / hospital / unit.
• Acts as a resource and a mentor by understanding a teammates learning needs and abilities and adapting teaching / managing style to meet these needs accordingly.
• Assists with team prioritization that effectively utilizes own energy and resources.
• Demonstrates ability to give constructive feedback and effectively resolve conflict.
• Identifies trust issues and working toward establishing an environment of mutual understanding and respect.
• Serves as a positive role model to peers and assigned staff in the delivery of patient care personal conduct, and personal appearance.
• Contributes to the development of cohesive group relations.
• Ensures and maintains confidentiality in relation to patient / family / significant other / hospital.
• Resolves issues through positive problem-solving techniques that promotes integrity of all parties involved.
• Responds willingly to special needs of unit / department.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling of time. Demonstrates leadership abilities and utilizes sound management principles.
• Implements and monitors standards according to policy and procedure.
• Assigns responsibilities giving consideration to the skill and experience of staff.
• Addresses inappropriate behavior or poor work performances displayed by staff; documents and communicates such to appropriate individual in accordance with system procedures.
• Monitors equipment, supplies and reserves on hand and environment to assure for the safe and timely delivery of patient care.
• Supervises assigned staff in the performance of their duties including providing input into performance evaluations.
• Participates in the orientation / training of employees and students.

Required Minimum Education :

Master's Degree in certified Pathologists Assistant APP program. Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Certification or eligible for certification by American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience :

Less than 1 year of broad experience as a Pathologists Assistant is preferred if on the job trained. Required

Required Minimum Skills :

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