Waterbury, CT, 06725, USA
5 days ago
Pathologists' Assistant - 40 hrs - days
**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury CT $5,000 Sign-on Bonus We are looking for a Pathologists' Assistant to join our Team! You would be responsible for gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens and preparation of tissue for processing under supervision of attending pathologist. **What You Would Do:** + Responsible for gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens and preparation of tissue for processing by the Histology laboratory. + Perform and/or supervise post-mortem examination, including review of patient’s clinical history, evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist. + In addition, shall be responsible for teaching and special activities as designated by the System Director or his/her designee. **Position Hours:** 40 hours, Day Shifts **Minimum Requirements:** + Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program for Pathologists’ Assistant + Minimum of one years’ experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant. This experience must include grossing highly complex specimens in a hospital setting and performance of autopsies + Certification by ASCP as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) + Demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication and teamwork skills. Works with a limited degree of supervision with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. + Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position. **Position Highlights and Benefits:** + Our Mission and Core Values + Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage— **starting Day One!** + Award-winning Hospitals and Departments **Ministry Information:** Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family. **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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