Anatomic Pathology, Pathologists Assistant, Day Shift

HealthCare Connections, Inc.

Gainesville, FL

$99,000 to $120,000 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

One of our clients in beautiful northern Florida is a well known prestigious hospital with locations all across the northern portion of the state. They seek a Pathologists' Assistant for their large and high volume operation. All shifts are available.

Salary: $99,000-120,000

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of a pathologist, independently perform or assist in accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens.

Skill Requirements:

Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

Knowledge of gross room pathology procedures, protocols, and techniques
Knowledge of quality standards and requirements for pathology specimen photographs
Perform and/or assist pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomic specimens
Perform frozen sections and other intraoperative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters
Participate in accessioning and labeling specimens, storing and disposing specimens, and maintaining reagents and equipment

Education, Certification, & Experience:

Masters degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program preferred, and/or
PA(ASCP) certification, or
On the job trained/non certified per lab approval\
Two (2) years experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.