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Meraki Rehab

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Chico, CA · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) assures that the patient care follows the organizationas ... Excellent Comp and benefits for full-time associates, as well as perks and discounts for all. This ...

Colusa Medical Center

ULTRASOUND TECH

Colusa, CA · On-site

Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Associates Degree or certificate program. Two-year program in ... suspected pathology. * Performs all ultrasound examinations including, but not limited to ...

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What are Associate Pathologists?

Associate Pathologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids in a laboratory setting. They work closely with other physicians to help determine the cause of a patient's illness and to guide treatment decisions. Typically, Associate Pathologists hold a medical degree and have completed specialized training in pathology, often as part of a residency program. Their responsibilities may include performing autopsies, interpreting laboratory results, and participating in research or teaching activities within hospitals or laboratories.

What is the difference between Associate Pathologist vs Staff Pathologist?

AspectAssociate PathologistStaff Pathologist
CredentialsMedical degree, pathology residency, board certificationMedical degree, pathology residency, board certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, laboratories, academic institutionsHospitals, laboratories, academic institutions
Job RoleAssists senior pathologists, handles routine cases, supports diagnosticsDiagnoses complex cases, reports findings, consults with clinicians

Both Associate Pathologists and Staff Pathologists require similar credentials and work in comparable environments. The main difference lies in experience and responsibility levels, with Associate Pathologists often being in a more junior or supporting role, while Staff Pathologists handle more complex cases independently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Pathologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Pathologist, you need a medical degree (MD or DO), completion of a pathology residency, and board certification in pathology. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), diagnostic imaging tools, and specialized staining techniques is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help pathologists interpret results and collaborate with clinical teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring accurate diagnoses and supporting optimal patient care.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Pathologists when transitioning from residency to a hospital or laboratory setting?

Associate Pathologists often encounter challenges such as adjusting to increased case volume, managing time efficiently while balancing diagnostic responsibilities, and adapting to the workflow of a multidisciplinary team. They must also become proficient in handling more complex cases independently and may need to quickly familiarize themselves with lab-specific protocols and technology. Building effective communication with clinicians and laboratory staff is essential to ensure accurate and timely diagnoses, which contributes to patient care and team success.
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Speech Pathologist - Full Time, Clearlake

Adventist Health

Colusa, CA • On-site

$39.75 - $53.50/hr

Full-time

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 242 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION $20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast. Job Summary: Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team. This position is represented by RCHEA. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience:
  • Master's Degree: Required
  • Two years' speech language pathology experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
  • American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP): Required
Essential Functions:
  • Immediately notifies charge nurses, managers and house supervisors of significant problems or unusual incidents, such as physician/patient occurrence and crises requiring administrative intervention. Intervenes when appropriate.
  • Participates in clinical education by supervising student interns, clinical affiliates and Clinical Fellowships (CFYs) as needed.
  • Provides personnel and broader community with education opportunities.
  • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates speech therapy for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
  • Sets patient care priorities. Assigns patient care activities to appropriate personnel based on job description skills and capabilities, scope of practice and level of competency.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. table {mso-displayed-decimal-separator:"\."; mso-displayed-thousand-separator:"\,";} tr {mso-height-source:auto;} col {mso-width-source:auto;} td {padding-top:1px; padding-right:1px; padding-left:1px; mso-ignore:padding; color:windowtext; font-size:11.0pt; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; text-decoration:none; font-family:Calibri; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-charset:0; text-align:general; vertical-align:bottom; border:none; white-space:nowrap; mso-rotate:0;} .xl27 {font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-charset:0; text-align:left; vertical-align:middle; border-top:none; border-right:none; border-bottom:.5pt solid #00B2C8; border-left:none; background:white; mso-pattern:black none; white-space:normal; padding-left:9px; mso-char-indent-count:1;} #AHJOB ABOUT US Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Location:Colusa, CA-95932

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