Pathology Assistant - Full Time
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: -CHA Cambridge Hospital -Work Days: -M-F 10:00 am -
18:30 pm - -Category: -Allied Health - -Department: -Pathology -
-Job Type: Full time - -Work Shift: Day -Hours/Week: 40.00 -Union:
No -Union Name: Non Union
The CHA laboratory provides everything from routine blood and urine
tests to special tissue evaluation. Summary: Under the direct
supervision of the Lab Director and Associate Pathologist will
assist in the preparation of human surgical specimens and perform
other assigned duties in order to ensure optimal patient care and
the safety and efficiency of the Pathology Department. -
Responsibilities: Specimen Processing and Gross Description of
Surgical Specimens: --- Accurately and efficiently provides gross
descriptions of all surgical specimens --- Is competent and adept
in the use of Dragon Voice recognition --- Independently
troubleshoots issues with Dragon Voice. --- Creates new templates
for dictation for Dragon Voice. --- Accurately and efficiently
dissects tissue and puts the tissue into a properly labeled
cassette for processing --- Accurately and efficiently prints
cassettes as needed --- Accurately and efficiently completes
worksheets for each specimen. --- Ensures specimen comments, which
include IHC, special stains, and levels are transcribed correctly
onto the specimen worksheets. --- Accurately and efficiently
performs frozen sections with staining and delivery of frozen
section slides within the acceptable time limits -
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -Education: Minimum of a Baccalaureate
degree. Degree in biomedical or health sciences preferred.
Completion of NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program
required; Masters degree in Health Science preferred.
Certification: Current Pathologist's Assistant certification
through the American Society for Clinical Pathology is required and
must be maintained in good status throughout employment..
-Experience: New certified graduates acceptable but 3 or more years
experience in a clinical pathology setting preferred. Must have
dictation experience; experience with Voice recognition preferred
Must have some experience with pathology computer systems -Minimum
Job Qualifications: Knowledge of human anatomy and medical
terminology. Knowledge of Universal precautions, chemical safety
guidelines, and basic laboratory safety Knowledge of gross
pathology Must be fluent in the English language Effective
interpersonal and communication skills - -
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In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
- Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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