Pathologist's Assistant - St Petersburg, FL - Pathologists' Assistant
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Pathologist's Assistant - St Petersburg, FL
Description IntroductionThe Pathologists' Assistant is a staff
position responsible for assisting pathologists in performance of
surgical pathology services. Under the general supervision of the
pathologist, works independently when performing professional
duties associated with examination and/or preparation of the
surgical pathology specimens.BenefitsWe are committed to providing
our employees with the support they need. At HCA Healthcare, we
offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that
includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with
some unique benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible
Spending
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
- 401K--(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of
service)
- Academic Assistance--and--Reimbursements--for Tuition and
Student Loans
- Employee Discounts--including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health
Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
- Home,--Auto, and--Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Short Term--&--Long Term Disability--coverage
- Adoption--Assistance
- Legal Benefits--and lots more!Our teams are a committed, caring
group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pathologist's
Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient
interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the
well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want
your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and Qualifications
- Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow
processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
- Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing
priorities.
- Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to
grossing technique and quality assessment.
- Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistant's
relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand
knowledge base.
- Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings
on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue
sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
- Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine
proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
- Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and
decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for
specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request
for special histological procedures and special stains when
appropriate.
- Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and
dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical
pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.
- Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in
instruction and documentation. Perform photo microscopy on cases
considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching
purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and
microscopic photographs.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
herein.
- Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and
"Mission and Value Statement".EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred.EXPERIENCE:
Minimum three to five years' experience in a pathology histology
laboratory setting. is skilled in physician employment, practice
and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist
integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than
1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA
Healthcare's graduate medical education leader. We provide
direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship
programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These
solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We
support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of
human life.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade.-- In recent
years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for
the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other
uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital.
People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you
are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and
personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our--Pathologist's
Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly
qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.--Unlock the
possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer
and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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