Rochester Regional Health
Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem
Rochester Regional Health, Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Job Title:
Pathologists Assistant Department:
Pathologists Assistant Location:
Unity Professional Office Building Hours Per Week:
As Scheduled Schedule:
Monday - Friday; Days Summary
Professional duties and responsibilities encompass the wide spectrum of Anatomic Pathology including surgical pathology under the direction of a Pathologist. Surgical pathology responsibilities include description, dissection, and selection of appropriate tissue for microscopic study and gross diagnosis of surgical specimens. Laboratory and pathology services are vital to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. With convenient patient laboratory service centers, home lab services, expert pathologists and in-hospital diagnostics, we offer the full range of testing services to the communities we serve. Responsibilities
Surgical Pathology - Under the supervision of staff pathologists, PA performs accurate and timely description and dissection of a wide variety of surgical specimens, including selection of appropriate tissues for microscopic study and gross diagnosis of selected surgical specimens in accordance with all departmental policies and regulatory standards. Intraoperative Consultations - PA assists pathologists with intraoperative consultations, including frozen sections, touch preps and harvesting tissue for other purposes. Autopsy Pathology - Under supervision of staff pathologists, PA performs accurate and timely description, prosection, preliminary anatomical diagnosis and selection of appropriate tissue for microscopic study in accordance with all departmental policies and regulatory standards. PA also supervises and directs morgue technician during autopsies. Digital photography - PA photographs surgical pathology and autopsy specimens as needed and enters images into Anatomic Pathology database. Additional duties and responsibilities as requested by Director of Anatomic Pathology (or designee) Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related sciences. Graduate of accredited Pathology Assistant Program (BS plus 2 years) or equivalent. ASCP certified or eligible to be certified the year of graduation from a Pathologist’s Assistant Program. Preferred Qualifications
Two years minimum full time experience as a Pathologist Assistant preferred Education
Licenses / Certifications
Physical Requirements
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. Pay Range
$103,000.00 - $140,000.00 City
Rochester Postal Code
14626 Notes
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Equal Opportunity
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Job Title:
Pathologists Assistant Department:
Pathologists Assistant Location:
Unity Professional Office Building Hours Per Week:
As Scheduled Schedule:
Monday - Friday; Days Summary
Professional duties and responsibilities encompass the wide spectrum of Anatomic Pathology including surgical pathology under the direction of a Pathologist. Surgical pathology responsibilities include description, dissection, and selection of appropriate tissue for microscopic study and gross diagnosis of surgical specimens. Laboratory and pathology services are vital to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. With convenient patient laboratory service centers, home lab services, expert pathologists and in-hospital diagnostics, we offer the full range of testing services to the communities we serve. Responsibilities
Surgical Pathology - Under the supervision of staff pathologists, PA performs accurate and timely description and dissection of a wide variety of surgical specimens, including selection of appropriate tissues for microscopic study and gross diagnosis of selected surgical specimens in accordance with all departmental policies and regulatory standards. Intraoperative Consultations - PA assists pathologists with intraoperative consultations, including frozen sections, touch preps and harvesting tissue for other purposes. Autopsy Pathology - Under supervision of staff pathologists, PA performs accurate and timely description, prosection, preliminary anatomical diagnosis and selection of appropriate tissue for microscopic study in accordance with all departmental policies and regulatory standards. PA also supervises and directs morgue technician during autopsies. Digital photography - PA photographs surgical pathology and autopsy specimens as needed and enters images into Anatomic Pathology database. Additional duties and responsibilities as requested by Director of Anatomic Pathology (or designee) Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related sciences. Graduate of accredited Pathology Assistant Program (BS plus 2 years) or equivalent. ASCP certified or eligible to be certified the year of graduation from a Pathologist’s Assistant Program. Preferred Qualifications
Two years minimum full time experience as a Pathologist Assistant preferred Education
Licenses / Certifications
Physical Requirements
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. Pay Range
$103,000.00 - $140,000.00 City
Rochester Postal Code
14626 Notes
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Equal Opportunity
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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