Pathologist Asst
Company: Beaumont Health
Location: Royal Oak
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
As the largest not-for-profit health care system serving
Michigan, we offer a world of opportunity within our expansive
system. We have more nationally ranked hospitals than any other
health system in the state, including six that are Magnet
--recognized. In total, Beaumont has eight hospitals and 155
outpatient sites that provide diverse practice settings located in
communities throughout southeastern Michigan and the greater
Detroit metropolitan area. GENERAL SUMMARY:Under general
supervision of the Medical Director or designee, assists in gross
dissection and description of surgical specimens and provides other
support duties related to Anatomic Pathology.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:1.
Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical tissue
examinations. Completes dissection and gross description of
selected surgical cases daily, including inking and tumor staging.
Selects and submits appropriate sections for routine microscopic
examination. Selects and submits appropriate sections for frozen
section, routine or special fixatives including imprints for light,
electron or fluorescence microscopy.2. Prepares photographic record
of lesions or specimens for documentation, conferences and/or
publications as directed by the pathologist.3. Establishes and
updates surgical pathology grossing manual as required by CAP and
other regulatory agencies.4. Depending on campus location
may:---Assist in the preparation and performance of human
post-mortem examinations. Initiates and verifies that appropriate
authorization is obtained for post-mortem examinations. Collects
the following specimens 100% of the time:o Routine sections of
major organs and tissues for retentiono Appropriate tissue sampling
for microscopic evaluationo Appropriate samples for toxicology,
microbiology and/or cytogenetic studies as needed.---Performs
autopsy including external exam, in-situ organ inspection,
evisceration and dissection. Dictates records and discusses cases
with assigned pathologist. Assures patient is properly prepared for
release to funeral director including appropriate documents and
notices.---Assists pathologist in performing frozen section
examinations.---Successfully operates Voice Recognition System used
for dictation of gross description surgical specimens.5.
Participates in the following:---Participates in Q.I./process
improvements, data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys
as applicable to the assigned department.---Planning and
organization by working as a team, working efficiently to complete
the workload, prioritizes, and is capable of task switching when
necessary.---Meets the requirements of performing successfully new
procedures, operating new equipment. Complies with criteria for
training and competency. Completes mandatory online education,
including department-specific modules as assigned. Attends
department meetings, continuing education in-services, seminars,
teleconferences and/or other required meetings to maintain, update
or broaden knowledge on current practices or healthcare related
topics.---Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing
tasks accurately and timely. Adheres to hospital policy on
punctuality and attendance, and observes lunch and break times set
for the shift/department. Mindful of appropriate use of laboratory
funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use
of supplies.---Teach and assist lab assistants, fellows, residents,
and other personnel as assigned.6. Participates in:---Patient and
Family-Centered Care culture---Q.I./process improvements, data
collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys as applicable to
the assigned department.---Staff activities of a High Reliability
Organization (HRO)---Assists in training new hires as
applicable/assigned---Staff meetings and committee meetings as
assigned7. Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing
tasks accurately and timely. Mindful of appropriate use of
laboratory funds through purchase requests and the observance of
wasteful use of suppliesThis document represents the major duties,
responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended
to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be
understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform
job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.STANDARD
QUALIFICATIONSTo 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 duties.A. Education / Training:---Bachelors of Science
Degree of Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or related science
discipline.---Requires a level of knowledge acquired through
completion of a NAACLS accredited program.B. Work Experience:C.
Certification, Licensure, Registration:---ASCP Certification -
Pathologist Assistant (PA). at the time of employement, or
certification eligible upon hiring - must pass exam within 1
year.D. Other Qualifications:---Constantly performing tasks, which
require eye-hand coordination such as grossing of specimens, and
constantly performing tasks which require arm-hand steadiness such
as cutting tissues. Position requires incumbent to constantly be
able to concentrate on fine details with constant amount of
interruptions. Some independent decision making regarding how to
process specimens must be performed.WORKING CONDITIONS:A. Physical
Effort:---Lengthy time sitting or standing.B. Work
Environment:---Works in a laboratory with potential hazardous
chemicals and reagents and infectious materials.---Potential risk
of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste materials of
hazardous medications.Beaumont offers a comprehensive benefits
package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance
goals.NEW On-demand pay program - powered by PayactivGenerous paid
time off, holidays and flexible schedulingOur employees receive
special discounts on a wide range of products and
servicesExceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug
insurance plansThis is where extraordinary begins. Find out where
it can take you and your career. Apply Now!* Beaumont Health grants
equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without
regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age,
religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight,
gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected
category.
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