Pathology Assistant

Loading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signal

Pathology Assistant

Quick overview

The Pathology Assistant performs gross examinations, dissection, and description of tissues in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy Services, ensuring accurate sampling and adherence to turnaround times. Duties also involve maintaining quality assurance data, updating protocols, utilizing electronic information systems, and collaborating on charge and billing audits.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's Degree and graduation from a NAACLS accredited formal Pathologist Assistant Program are required, with a Master's Degree preferred. Candidates must be ASCP certified or eligible, and possess one year of preferred experience.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeTeamworkQuality AssuranceCommunicationProcess ImprovementProblem SolvingBudget ManagementProtocol DevelopmentWorkflow PrioritizationSurgical PathologyTurn-Around-Time ManagementTissue DissectionGross ExaminationsSpecimen PhotographyAutopsy ServicesTissue ProcurementCharge Audits

Job description

Pathology Assistant Job Code

PA6000 Full Time opening for Pathologist Assistant at PWMC with some travel to HAMC. Full time variable mid shift, potential Tuesday-Saturday. ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB
TYPE
Classification:
Exempt
Supervises
Positions:
No
JOB
SUMMARY
Description: The Pathology Assistant reports directly to the UVA Community Health System Medical Group with dotted line to UVA Community Health Anatomic Pathology Medical Director and Anatomic Pathology Supervisor.
Job
Duties include: Performs gross examinations, dissection and description of tissues received in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy Services.
These duties may include but are not limited to: Workload is prioritized and managed to meet expected Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and specific specimen requirements. Competence is maintained and new skills are added as procedures and technologies change. Tissue sampling, gross descriptions and dictations are accurate and according to procedure. Specimens are photographed when appropriate for archival purposes. Assisting with tissue procurement, collecting tissue samples per research protocols. Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety and compliance programs. Compliance guidelines are applied to testing and reporting activities. Chemicals, hazardous wastes and sharps are handled accurately and safely. Quality Assurance data is collected and summarized for reporting as needed. Suggestions are made for Process Improvement initiatives. Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of Surgical Pathology protocols and budgetary goals. Gross Room manual is updated annually to reflect current methodology, medical staff requests and all federal, state and laboratory accreditation standards. Electronic information/data systems are used to accurately access and input tissue sample information and departmental communications. Budget goals are set and maintained through participation in departmental meetings and appropriate usage of resources. Ensures case documentation supports appropriate charge codes and descriptions. Collaborates with compliance, laboratory billing, and lab leadership to perform charge and billing audits as needed. Performs area-specific support/clinical activities. Accuracy and quality are maintained for activities. Specific support functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion. Deadlines for activities are met. Specific support functions are handled in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.