Pathologists' Assistant Exempt
Company: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Pathologists' Assistant Exempt - Oklahoma City, OK - Monday to
FridayThe pathologist assistant - exempt position is intended for
individuals currently certified as a pathologist assistant. The
individual in this position will be capable of performing all
routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including some
escalatedissuesand troubleshooting quality issues. The individual
will be responsible for conducting gross examinations of surgical
pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.
- Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day
operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure the
accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing
staff.
- Capable of performingall ofthe duties/responsibilities as
authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.
- Perform gross examination and dissection of large,
complex/complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic
processing.Typicallyhospital-based, whole organ specimens.
- Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to
pathologist assistants/grossing technicians, students, and lab
assistants in techniques,instrumentation, and organization of
work.
- May be responsible for orientation,trainingand training
verification of newly hired grossing staff.
- May perform New Hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing
technicians, and anyhistotechsperforming gross examination.
- May administer competency assessment, including direct
observation, to grossing staff.
- Provide input to department manager/supervisor for employee
performancereviews
- May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct
vs. indirect) for each specimen type foreach individualperforming
gross.
- Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens,
includingcytopreparation, staining,coverslipping, etc. after
completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This
includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
specimens
- Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control,
and quality assurance standards.
- Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP
regulations.
- Perform troubleshooting when necessary andhave the ability
toexercise independent judgment, if required.
- Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross
dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types
that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or
reporting of test results and either correct the problems or
immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical
supervisor, or director.
- Coordinate and monitor workflow
- May act as a key contact person for pathologist, grossing and
histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes
toworkflow
- May be responsible for monitoring HPAP asneeded
- May participate with the development and/or monitoring of
quality indicators for theQMP
- Follow the laboratory's applicable procedures for job-related
responsibilities.
- Comply with Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education
requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to
maintain state licensure and/or CMP.
- Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired WorkExperience:N/APreferred Work
Experience:1-yearsurgical gross experience, including large,
complex/complicated specimensPhysical and Mental
Requirements:N/AKnowledge:N/ASkills:N/AEDUCATION Bachelor's
Degree(Required)Master's DegreeLICENSECERTIFICATIONS AAPA
Fellowship status and/or PA (ASCP)(Required)Current state
licensure, if applicable(Required)Meets all requirements as
outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist
Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR
493.1489. (Required)NAACLS approved Pathologist Assistant training
programWhile we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do
not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be
responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an
agency has sent an unsolicited resume.2024-53658
Keywords: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Oklahoma City , Pathologists' Assistant Exempt, Healthcare , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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