Part Time Anatomic Pathologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than600 physicians and other providerswho offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensationfor afull-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

Position Overview

Assists pathologists by participation in the examination, dissection, and processing of tissues, and in gross autopsy dissection, under the direction of a board-certified, licensed pathologist.

Education:

Bachelor in Science Degree in biological sciences, allied health sciences or related field or Bachelor's in Arts Degree with relevant certifications or experience.

Experience:

Two years previous experience as Pathology Assistant required. Graduate from an NAACLS approved Pathology Assistant training program preferred.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:

Possesses analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.

Special Training:

Graduate of certified Pathologists' Assistant program recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), preferred.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:

8 Hours

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

• Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and obtaining clinical history, including scans, x-rays, laboratory data, etc.
• Describes gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, and preparing tissues for histologic processing.
• Obtainsbiologic specimens such as blood, tissue, and toxicological materials for studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, immunohistochemistry, and other studies.
• Participates in gross and microscopic specimen photography.
• Performs duties relating to administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports, and data, including filing reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides, assuring the completion of specimen coding, and assisting in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
• Prepares human post mortem examinations, including ascertaining proper legal authorization for autopsies; retrieving the patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist; conferring with the attending pathologist to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized (e.g., cultures, smears, histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, and other studies) and notifying personnel directly involved with the post mortem examination.
• Assists the pathologist to coordinate communication and notification of physicians and allied health personnel directly involved in providing care to the diseased patient.
• Performs post mortem examinations, including: external examination, in-situ organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, and dictation or recording of data such as organ weights, presence of body fluid, etc., and gross anatomic findings.
• Selects, prepares, and submits appropriate gross tissues for histologic sections and special studies.
• Prepares body for release.

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities
Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)

• Sick Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.