CERTIFIED PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANT
Company: Campbell County Health
Location: Gillette
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH
Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare
provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma
Hospital, Campbell County Health includes Campbell County Memorial
Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette; Campbell
County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics; The Legacy Living &
Rehabilitation Center long-term care center; and the Powder River
Surgery Center. We are dedicated to excellence every day---
To be responsive to our employee's needs we offer:
Generous PTO policy (increases with tenure)
Paid sick leave days
Medical/Dental/Vision
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care
Savings Account
403(b) with employer match
Employee Assistance program
Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee and Spouse Occupational Health Program
Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits
package
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the
routine daily specimen grossing workload as well as assisting with
Frozen sections, EBUS and Bone Marrow procedures; and any
specialized tests required by the pathologist to determine a
diagnosis. The Certified Pathologists' Assistant works under the
supervision of the Pathologist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assure appropriate specimen accessioning
Obtain pertinent clinical information and studies
Describing gross anatomic features
Dissection of surgical specimens
Preparation and submission of tissue for histologic processing
Obtaining and submitting specimens for additional analytical
procedures (immunostaining, flow cytometry, microbiology cultures,
toxicology, etc.)
Gross specimen photography and photomicrography
Describe, ink, and dissect tissue submitted for frozen section
Freeze, section, and stain tissues
Assist with EBUS and Bone Marrow procedures
Perform autopsies including obtaining proper legal authorization
and reviewing patient charts and other clinical data
Dissect, describe and submit tissue for microscopic studies for
autopsy cases
Preliminary anatomic diagnosis completion
Coordinate and facilitate digital slide scanning with
pathologists
Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care
and/or financial practices.
Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program
including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and
regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor of Science degree
Completion of a National Accrediting Agency Clinical Laboratory
Science Program (NAACLS)
Licensure
None
Certifications required
ASCP Certification, Certified Pathologists's Assistant (PA)
Experience
1-2 years of Pathology Assistant experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all
certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR)
to maintain professional license.
Must have good interpersonal relationship skills for working with
staff, physicians, co-workers and public.
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time in the making of
slides and performance of tests.
Knowledge of test procedures, equipment setup and operations within
assigned area.
Ability to read and interpret data.
Computer Knowledge including the ability to enter material into
electronic record. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy
machine to perform the duties of the position.
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