Travel Pathologists' Assistant
Oklahoma City, OK
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Required: RNs must have one year of inpatient experience minimum in the related department with the trauma level shown below                
Required: One year of travel experience is preferred but will consider six months’ travel                
Required: All Candidates are expected to Float as needed

Pathologists' Assistant

Location: Not specified

Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, the Pathologist Assistant performs gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens, assists during autopsies, and prepares frozen section slides. The role may also involve routine histology tasks.

Job Responsibilities:
 

• Follow authorized technical procedures for patient testing.
• Meet established turn-around times for testing and reporting patient results.
• Receive specimens into the laboratory using appropriate patient identifiers and labeling requirements.
• Conduct calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Label tissue cassettes using block control sheets.
• Assist in the preparation of frozen tissue sections, including labeling, cutting, and staining slides.
• Perform gross descriptions of simple and limited pathology specimens as authorized.
• Prepare patients for evisceration for post-anatomical diagnosis during autopsy.
• Work on call for autopsies.
• Photograph specimens for documentation and conference preparation.
• Comply with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures, including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Assume responsibility for professional development and complete annual competency assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
 

• 1-3 years of laboratory technical experience.
• Skills to perform required laboratory testing.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Consistent and dependable attendance.
• Ability to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
• Discretion in handling confidential information and sound judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Understanding of operations, policies, and procedures.
• Professional and cooperative communication with co-workers and caregivers.
• High level of initiative, effort, and commitment to priorities and assignments.
• Ability to assist in specimen procurement, identification, and proper handling.
• Troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results.
• Core knowledge of laboratory processes, human anatomy, and medical terminology.

Required Education:
 

• Associate’s degree or higher.

Preferred Education:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.