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What is an associate pathologist?

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 skills and qualifications are needed to be an associate pathologist?

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 challenges do associate pathologists face 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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Grossing Technician 12-8pm

Epiphany Dermatology

Waco, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago


Epiphany Dermatology rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


Are you looking for an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing dermatology services company? Epiphany Dermatology, headquartered in Austin, TX, is on a mission to improve access to dermatology services and provide exceptional patient care in underserved markets across the U.S.

We are looking for a service-oriented, motivated individual to join us as a Grossing Technician to accomplish this mission. With ambitions to increase our reach over the next four to five years, our quickly expanding company has gone from a single site in 2015 to over 100 dermatological clinics nationwide.

Our employees are the key to our success and we’re proud to offer eligible employees great benefits (many at no cost!), perks like free skin care, generous time off plans, the opportunity for growth, and the chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization taking patient care to the next level.


We are excited to grow our team with individuals who are as passionate about our patients as we are and invest a lot of time and energy in our employees’ development because we believe being a part of the Epiphany team is a career opportunity—not just another job.


If you are interested in joining this mission-driven team, please consider applying today!


What we are looking for:

As a Grossing Technician you will be instrumental in providing a variety of support functions in our dermatopathology laboratory and responsible for supporting a multi-site dermatology practice. This individual delivers safe and accurate lab services, including but not limited to measuring, inking, describing, and macroscopic tissue sectioning. This technician must demonstrate reliable clinical practices in a histology laboratory setting and compliance with Lab-related regulations. This position will be responsible for ensuring lab support is appropriately met by performing the following duties:


What you'll do:

  • Deliver safe and accurate lab services, under the direct supervision of the Pathologists’ Assistant and/or Dermatopathologist and in collaboration with the healthcare team.

  • Completes comprehensive laboratory technician training/orientation on Epiphany laboratory protocols, procedures, and testing imperatives.

  • Perform administrative lab duties within scope of practice.

  • Provide feedback on status and/or reports to providers, as necessary.

  • Accurately document within our EHR, per guidelines and appropriate limited access.

  • Receive, organize, and prepare patient tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by the Dermatopathologist.

  • Assist with laboratory send-outs to include slide and block requests as required.

  • General lab maintenance

  • Assist with completing and maintaining all compliance related paperwork to include temperature and humidity information, chemical reagent log sheets, patient information logs, and quality assurance forms.

  • Adhere to all safety protocols.

  • Provide excellent customer service in person or on the telephone when answering or referring inquiries.

  • Accurately complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Record and any required paper documentation while ensuring patient confidentiality, in a timely manner.

  • Ensure that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers and potentially infectious wastes are appropriately disposed in accordance with infection control guidelines.

  • Monitor expiration dates and act accordingly.

  • Recognize usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments.

  • Participate in staff meetings and workgroups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions.

  • Other duties as assigned.


If you love working in a lab and doing work to help our patients… we want to talk to you!


It’ll help to have/be:

  • Minimum of two years of related laboratory experience as a technician, preferably in a physician practice or ambulatory environment.


Qualifications/Experience:

  • Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology, or

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university to include 24 science semester credit hours (6 biology, 6 chemistry, 12 any combination chemistry, biology and/or medical laboratory technology), or

  • 60 semester credit hours from an accredited university to include 24 science semester credit hours (6 biology, 6 chemistry, 12 any combination of chemistry, biology, and/or medical laboratory technology)

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.


Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Medical office, procedure/exam room and laboratory environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, biohazards or toxic substances. Daily activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting items up to 30 lbs.


Benefits:

We offer generous benefits including medical, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, mental health services, and more at no cost for eligible employees. In addition, we have great vision, dental, and supplemental insurance options. We also offer 401k with company matching, employee discounts, HSA and FSA, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and more!



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