MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Surgical Pathologists Assistant I

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center • $89K — $162K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree and completion of a NAACLS accredited pathologists' assistant program
  • Eligibility for ASCP-PA certification within one year
  • 1-2 years of experience in an acute care facility preferred
  • Knowledge of human anatomy and macrosurgical techniques
  • Proficiency in electronic record-keeping and communications tools

Responsibilities

  • Maintain lab standards and quality assurance for regulatory compliance
  • Select and identify tissue for microscopic study using proper fixatives
  • Inspect biopsies for compliance with specimen container requirements
  • Dictate gross descriptions of specimens accurately
  • Remove samples for specialized studies or research as needed
  • Train staff, interns, and residents on techniques and procedures
  • Triages specimens to optimize workflow for tissue processing
  • Maintain Surgical Pathology equipment and quality assurance protocols

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork
  • Access to advanced medical technology and resources
  • Contributions to retirement savings plans
Full Job Description
Working hours for this role is Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm

General Summary of Position

The incumbent in this position is responsible for gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens. Serves as a resource to technical staff residents and other staff as needed. Maintains records of quality assurance and quality control in all aspects in Surgical Pathology. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintains lab standards and quality assurance for licensure and all regulatory agencies.
  • Selects and identifies tissue for microscopic study; determines proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained; dictates gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology.
  • Inspects all biopsies coming to Surgical Pathology regarding specimen containers and Surgical Pathology requests form verifying patient demographics; assures all items of our rejection policies are covered.
  • Dictates gross description to include: number of tissue in fixative with color description dimension and identifies marks.
  • Removes organs portions of bone or other samples of tissues for any specialized study or research; collect special materials for toxicological viral and bacteriological assays.
  • Assists in training of techniques and procedures to staff interns and residents.
  • Triages all specimens to insure that workflow allows for efficient tissue processing resulting in the minimum amount of time necessary to prepare slides for pathologists.
  • Maintains all equipment in Surgical Pathology and maintain quality assurance in Surgical Pathology (i.e. equipment temps quality control records etc.)

Minimal Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor of Science degree and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited pathologists' assistant program.
  • Must meet CLIA/DHR requirements

Experience
  • 1-2 years experience in an acute care facility, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications
  • ASCP - Pathologists' Assistant - ASCP-PA Certification by American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA) or eligible within 1 Year.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Basic knowledge of human anatomy macrosurgical techniques general laboratory skills.
  • Understanding of safety and infection control requirements of position.
  • Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation provide assistance to pathologists in a timely and quality manner.
  • Proficiency in preparing and maintaining records use of electronic communications tools and software.
  • High degree of technical competence and knowledge of all histological techniques.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with peers patients physicians and other customers of the medical center.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
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Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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