Pathology Assistant, Ohio Health, Columbus, OH
Ohio Health -
Columbus, OH,
US
Pathology Assistant
Date Posted: 2024-05-22
Job description
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:Minimum Qualifications:Associate's Degree (Required)HT - Histotechnician Registered - American Society for Clinical PathologyBachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university in Biology/Zoology or related health/science field, and one year experience grossing of small/medium complex specimens under the supervision of a certified Pathologist.ORSuccessful completion of course requirements from accredited School of Histotechnology, HT (ASCP) certification and/or Associate degree in related health/science field, and one year acceptable experience grossing small specimens under the supervision of a certified Pathologist or appropriate coursework as defined by CLIA.SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGEHighly skilled communicator with pathologists and other physicians regarding specimen processing for frozen section, gross pathology, and/or autopsy pathology.Organizational, technical, and language skills to be able to accomplish responsibility in high pressure situations.Attention to detail in order to be able to recognize important and sometimes subtle gross abnormalities with knowledge of how to submit these in sections to arrive at proper diagnosis.In depth knowledge of gross anatomy with basic knowledge of disease processes including the ability to identify gross lesional changes. Knowledge sufficient to identify cases requiring review with input from the Pathologists' Assistant Supervisor and/or pathologist and knowledge of issues that must be addressed in each type of gross evaluation.Work Shift:EveningScheduled Weekly Hours :40DepartmentSurgical PathologyJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment