JOB SUMMARY
Work Shift: Monday through Friday coverage - flex hours to meet surgical service needs.
The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for maintaining a well-organized and efficient operation in the areas of gross description and dissection of surgical tissues, submission of specimens for histologic examination and other laboratory testing, submission of tissue for research, assisting with postmortem examination to include dissection of tissues and dictation of case information. Additional responsibilities include photography, tumor board preparation, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC), and medical coding.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Completion of a nationally recognized Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program leading to a Bachelor or Master of Health Science Degree.
Preferred/Optional: None
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: None
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Pathologists' Assistant PA certification as awarded by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 year of hire.
Preferred/Optional: Pathologists' Assistant PA certification as awarded by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) at the time of hire.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.