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Yale NewHaven Health

Pathologist Assistant

Yale NewHaven Health, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the general supervision of a pathologist, prepares surgical specimens for examination, dictates test results, operates photographic equipment, and performs other related duties. Performs gross dissection, dictation, microscopic examination, frozen section cases, clinical histories and examination summaries. Assists with histology preparation of specimens EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities

Technical Duties

Accurately processes surgical pathology specimens including properly fixing, cutting, photographing, and sectioning of surgical specimens

Technical/Professional Duties

Writes and maintains procedures of section in compliance with CAP guidelines

Quality

Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens

Problem solving

Follows established quidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems

Regulation Compliance

Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety

People

Participates in staff meetings, helps promote effective working relationships

Customer Service

Uses Patient/Family center values/Conducts all work activities with respect of the rights and wishes of patients, visitors and patients families

Other Duties

Monitor Copath interfaces for proper performance

Qualifications

EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in biology and successful completion of an accredited Pathologist\'s Assistant program EXPERIENCE Three to six months job related experience to become familiar with a variety of procedures, techniques and equipment used in performing activities LICENSURE YNHHS Requisition ID 162438

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