Quest Diagnostics
Pathologists Assistant – Oklahoma City, OK - On-Call
The pathologist assistant position is intended for individuals with appropriate education and training in surgical pathology.
Pay Range : $30.44+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information
Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.
On-call Employees are eligible for a 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
Responsibilities
Perform routine and non‑routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing.
Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain specimen integrity and patient identification.
Describe gross anatomic features of routine and non‑routine (complex) surgical specimens, ensuring all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
Capable of grossing high‑complexity specimens under direct and indirect supervision, as applicable to training and experience.
Demonstrate ability to handle a broader range of specimens with indirect supervision.
Escalate more complex/unusual specimens to Exempt Pathologist’s Assistant or Pathologist.
Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
May oversee performance of Grossing Technicians.
May provide training to Grossing Technicians.
Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non‑gynecological specimen types, including Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens.
Complete all associated paperwork.
Follow the laboratory’s applicable procedures for job‑related responsibilities.
Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
Comply with all required Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements.
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Preferred work experience: 1 year of surgical gross experience.
Physical and mental requirement: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
Knowledge: Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non‑Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
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Pay Range : $30.44+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information
Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.
On-call Employees are eligible for a 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
Responsibilities
Perform routine and non‑routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing.
Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain specimen integrity and patient identification.
Describe gross anatomic features of routine and non‑routine (complex) surgical specimens, ensuring all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
Capable of grossing high‑complexity specimens under direct and indirect supervision, as applicable to training and experience.
Demonstrate ability to handle a broader range of specimens with indirect supervision.
Escalate more complex/unusual specimens to Exempt Pathologist’s Assistant or Pathologist.
Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
May oversee performance of Grossing Technicians.
May provide training to Grossing Technicians.
Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non‑gynecological specimen types, including Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens.
Complete all associated paperwork.
Follow the laboratory’s applicable procedures for job‑related responsibilities.
Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
Comply with all required Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements.
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Preferred work experience: 1 year of surgical gross experience.
Physical and mental requirement: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
Knowledge: Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non‑Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
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