Job Title & Specialty Area: Pathology Assistant
Department: Lab
Location: Dallas, TX
Shift: PRN, Variable Shifts
Job Type: On-Site
Why Children's Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
This job is an hourly version of an exempt role; typically used for part-time, hourly, or PRN assignments. The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical specimens for histologic processing, including photographing gross specimens, performing frozen sections, assisting in fine needle aspirations and performing specialized procedures prior to processing. Participates in preparation and performance of postmortem examinations including the performance of associated specialized procedures.
Responsibilities:
* Receives/obtains surgical specimens and ensures accuracy of patient information on requisition. Accessions specimen into LIS, allowing for accurate billing. Performs detailed and specialized dissection of tissue samples, selecting and preparing the appropriate sections in order for the pathologist to provide an accurate report. Accurately dictates gross description of each specimen, providing a legal documentation suitable for the medical record.
* Performs the necessary slide preparations for fine needle aspiration analysis and during intraoperative consultations, appropriate triaging of tissue for kidney biopsy procedures and slide preparation for frozen sections.
* Performs specimen photography and radiography. Maintains proper functioning of photography equipment according to department guidelines. Produces correctly labeled, quality photographs and radiographs suitable for the patient's records. Maintains and downloads specimen photography for shared use.
* Participates in the preparation and performance of autopsies to include: (a) preparation of body for autopsy (performing the correct incisions); (b) external examination; (c) in-situ organ inspection; (d) systematic removal of organs; (e) dissection of organs; (f) recording of data; (g) selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination; (h) procurement of cultures and blood for testing; (i) prepares and supplies the autopsy suite for examination; (j) prepares body for undertaker according to accepted standards.
* Performs specialized techniques required during the performance of autopsies, including the distension of intact hearts, examination for pneumothorax, obtaining bone samples, and others.
* Participates in Frozen Tissue Banking. Collects, logs in and rapidly freezes tissue samples; (registers sample in dedicated Tissue Bank database providing an independent sample number without patient identifiers;) stores samples in freezer according to placement indicated in the database; distributes tissue from the tissue bank to researchers in accordance to the Institutional Review Board and in accordance with research protocols, and (maintaining records of all tissue given out.)
* Remains current with written protocols and procedure manuals, and capable of developing and writing new protocols and procedures
* Participates in development of safety protocols and observes strict biological, fire and chemical safety procedures. Adheres to safety policies, regulations and precautions in the laboratory.
* Provides on call coverage during evenings and/or weekends as necessary
* Provide support to Autopsy Services through deiner services, on call coverage, equipment/supply maintenance, brain cutting and conference set up.
* Provide administrative support as needed.
How You'll Be Successful:
WORK EXPERIENCE
* Knowledge of histology, grossing, dissection techniques and handling of surgical pathology and postmortem specimens Required
* Experience as a pathology assistant under the supervision of a board certified Anatomic Pathologist Preferred
EDUCATION
* Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Required
* Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Certified ASCP Pathologist Assistant or board eligible Preferred
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:
• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
