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Pathology Aide (Private Pathology Group in Hospital Setting) Stockton

Workplace Solutions, Inc.

Pathology Aide (Private Pathology Group in Hospital Setting) Stockton

Stockton, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are looking to hire for the position of Pathology Aide! 

    The Pathology Aide will work under the direction and supervision of a PATHOLOGIST, they ARE tasked with a broad range of clinical services. PATHOLOGY aides ARE responsible for the preparation, gross description, and dissection of anatomic PATHOLOGY specimens from a surgery or autopsy.

    Our firm provides Human Resources Support to a privately owned Pathology Group in Stockton, CA. Our job is to help our client recruit the right person for this job opening. Therefore, please note: This is NOT a temp agency, this IS a direct hire, full-time and permanent position. You will work for the private Pathology Group. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    It is the role of the PA to continuously interact with managers, supervisors and designees. The incumbent determines the need to consult with a pathologist, makes technical grossing decisions, troubleshoots and resolves specimen receiving issues. The incumbent must have the basic knowledge of the full scope of general PA technical duties in the laboratory when required (lab preparation, receiving, accessioning, performing an intraoperative evaluation including cryostat frozen sectioning and staining, gross sectioning, dictation, photography, etc.).

    The incumbent must also have a thorough understanding of what and why these sections are essential and perform duties efficiently (focusing on quality and quantity). As determined, works variable schedules and rotates at other work sites as needed. Provides technical support to the Autopsy Service and Histology Laboratory as needed. Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education Requirements

    AS, BS, or BA in chemical or biological sciences or medical laboratory technology, or education equivalent to 60 semester hours from an accredited institution, which must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory terminology in any combination.  

    The right person will help process tissue for microscopic examination in a hospital setting and nearby independent pathology lab. The Pathology Aide examines all specimens removed in surgery and biopsies from doctor’s offices. Not a position for the faint of heart! You would be working with another aide under the supervision of a formally trained pathology assistant and four pathologists.

    TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

    • Electronic mail software System;
    • Medical software — Cerner Millennium
    • Pathology Software - Copath
    • Office suite software   
    • Google workspace
    • Spreadsheet software

      

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility - Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing; LIFTING-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; VISUAL-Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; HEARING/TALKING-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; EMOTIONAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL-Frequent decision making and concentration.

    WORK Environment *The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

    EOE/AA

    We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

    Interested applications can reply to this email.  All candidates should submit a cover letter.