Work where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usPosition Summary The Pathologist Assistant PA collaborates with Pathologists and Residents to perform surgical gross pro section and intraoperative consultations to aid in diagnosis Provides primary training to students in surgical gross techniques and intraoperative consultationsNo Autopsy ServicesNo WeekendsNo On CallKey Accountabilities Performs surgical gross pro section and prepares intra operative consultation preparations and makes gross description diagnosis and assessment of submitted tissues to aid in Pathologistrsquos diagnosis Manages the daily workflow of the surgical cutting rooms to ensure efficient and timely processing of surgical specimens Provides primary trainingtechnical educationguidancedevelopment and oversees performance of PA students Pathology residents and Allied Health students in surgical pathology techniques Monitors the quality of laboratory services provided to patients of Hartford Hospital and Connecticut Childrenrsquos Medical Center including participation in the quality assurance programs and plans of each institution Maintains the department photographic files and assists in photographic techniques in support of teaching conferences and other educational activities Promotes a continuous learning environment and participates in continuing education whenever possible Adheres to all Laboratory policies and procedures including Compliance HIPPA CQI OSHA state licensing and accreditation guidelines Reviews policy and procedure manuals on an annual basis Demonstrate organizational commitment Participate in developing ideas to improve operations policies and procedures and HHC business goals Participates in projects as assigned Actively promotes HHC Values Demonstrate a professional attitude and appearance at all times Consistently demonstrates flexibility and good judgment when making decisions Confer with coworkers and supervisor as necessary Complete all required training and competencies on time Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of the position Engaged in HW by actively and positively participating in work group meetings to improve processes patient care quality and satisfaction from identification of the areas for improvement to resolutionWork where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usPosition Summary The Pathologist Assistant PA collaborates with Pathologists and Residents to perform surgical gross pro section and intraoperative consultations to aid in diagnosis Provides primary training to students in surgical gross techniques and intraoperative consultationsNo Autopsy ServicesNo WeekendsNo On CallKey Accountabilities Performs surgical gross pro section and prepares intra operative consultation preparations and makes gross description diagnosis and assessment of submitted tissues to aid in Pathologistrsquos diagnosis Manages the daily workflow of the surgical cutting rooms to ensure efficient and timely processing of surgical specimens Provides primary trainingtechnical educationguidancedevelopment and oversees performance of PA students Pathology residents and Allied Health students in surgical pathology techniques Monitors the quality of laboratory services provided to patients of Hartford Hospital and Connecticut Childrenrsquos Medical Center including participation in the quality assurance programs and plans of each institution Maintains the department photographic files and assists in photographic techniques in support of teaching conferences and other educational activities Promotes a continuous learning environment and participates in continuing education whenever possible Adheres to all Laboratory policies and procedures including Compliance HIPPA CQI OSHA state licensing and accreditation guidelines Reviews policy and procedure manuals on an annual basis Demonstrate organizational commitment Participate in developing ideas to improve operations policies and procedures and HHC business goals Participates in projects as assigned Actively promotes HHC Values Demonstrate a professional attitude and appearance at all times Consistently demonstrates flexibility and good judgment when making decisions Confer with coworkers and supervisor as necessary Complete all required training and competencies on time Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of the position Engaged in HW by actively and positively participating in work group meetings to improve processes patient care quality and satisfaction from identification of the areas for improvement to resolutionbull Masterrsquos Degree in Health Sciences required bull Fellowship status in American Association of Pathologistsrsquo Assistants is preferred Dependent upon staffing mix up to years of Pathologistsrsquo Assistant experience bull Proven ability to work independently makes sound decisions and use business wisdom at all times bull Proven ability to creatively resolve problems and formulate solutionsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusbull Masterrsquos Degree in Health Sciences required bull Fellowship status in American Association of Pathologistsrsquo Assistants is preferred Dependent upon staffing mix up to years of Pathologistsrsquo Assistant experience bull Proven ability to work independently makes sound decisions and use business wisdom at all times bull Proven ability to creatively resolve problems and formulate solutionsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status