Pathologist Assistant- Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Trinity Health
**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
+ Verifies and processes all specimens delivered to the laboratory. \
+ Logs in all specimens delivered to the lab.
+ Ensures the proper labeling and specimen container for all specimens received.
+ Refers to reference materials or consults supervisor when specimen is in question.
+ Follows departmental protocol for sub-optimal and unacceptable specimens.
+ Processes lab specimens as defined by departmental protocols.
+ Provides instruction as needed on proper specimen collection methods.
+ Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
+ Follows the proper procedures for handling sub-optimal specimens
+ Assists Pathologists in Gross Dissection Room.
+ Logs autopsies in log book, keeps log up to date.
+ Performs accessioning in pathology system and labels appropriate tissue cassettes for specimen types; accessions and processing PAP smears.
+ Prepares sample for laboratory analysis under supervision of a technologist.
+ Retrieves samples for reanalysis as requested.
+ Handles calls and inquires regarding special collection, handling and processing procedures.
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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