Travel Pathology Assistant
Syracuse, NY
Patterns Hiring
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

THIS IS A TRAVELER ASSIGNMENT. CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 8a-5p MONDAY-FRIDAY, EVERY WEEK AS CONTRACTED UNTIL END DATE. Unfortunately, we cannot consider Locum candidates.

LOCAL TRAVELERS (those who reside within 50 miles of facility) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS NEED. To avoid delays in processing, please provide perm address at profile upload.

The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and the performance of postmortem examinations under the medical direction of the pathologist(s) while implementing the hospital and laboratory missions, goals and objectives.

Performs general Pathologist’s Assistant duties with minimum supervision. Also,

Reviews patient history at time of grossing.
Communicates in professional manner with clinicians regarding submitted specimens when necessary.
Gross photographs when needed.
Performs tissue selection for special studies, when needed,
Assist with the processing of frozen section specimens..
Oversee operation of the surgical pathology grossing room including oversight of technical assistants, specimen accessioning and processing, and maintenance of workflow to the Pathologists.
Maintains adequate levels of supplies and properly functioning instruments in the grossing room, to include troubleshooting issues with cryostat between service appointments.
Performs photomicrographs for tumor conference.
Reviews and designated appropriate limb to be discarded.

Additional Requirements:
Keeps up to date on policies, procedures, skills, documentation requirements for continuing education, checklists, and successful completion of competency surveys in a timely manner.
Follows SOP for specimen collection/labeling/processing/storage/handling/ref lab testing.
Maintains strict confidentiality and security of information.
Able to complete work assignments in a timely manner
Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple tasks effectively.
Turnaround time meets threshold.
Documents and communicates necessary info to appropriate staff/supervisor/manager/director to assure quality health care.
Maintains a neat and organized work area
Completes required CE
Attendance /Punctuality in accordance with hospital policy.
Follows safety rules and organizational policies in the workplace.
(PA)ASCP required. Equivalent certification not accepted

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).

Patient Population: Hospital patients

1+ years current Pathology Assistant experience [required]
(PA)ASCP required. Equivalent certification not accepted [required]
MUST be competent in performing FROZEN SECTIONS, GROSSING BIOPSIES AND LARGE COMPLEX SPECIMENS
Master Degree [Preferred], but will review those with Bachelor Degree
Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need
Traveler perm address must be included in profile
Any/All RTO must be included in profile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer. Please obtain this information prior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offer