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Job Summary
Position under direct supervision of a Pathologist. Assists in human surgical specimen dissections, postmortem examinations, and quality assurance for Anatomic Pathology.
Responsibilities
Assists the Pathologist in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and performs human postmortem examinations.
Obtains pertinent clinical information and history, laboratory data, x-rays, and scans, and assesses legal authorizations for autopsies.
Describes gross anatomic features and dissection of surgical specimens and the postmortem prosection including the external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration and dissection.
Prepares and submits appropriate tissue sections for routine histologic processing and intraoperative procedures such as frozen section, touch and squash preparation. Triages biological samples such as tissue, blood and toxicological material for special procedures including control assays, electron microscopy and immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, genetic studies, bacterial and viral cultures, image analysis, immunohistochemistry and other special techniques as directed by the Pathologist.
Obtains and processes tissues for BioSpecimen Banking as required.
Photographs all pertinent specimens as directed by the Pathologist.
Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
Assists the Pathologist Assistant Team Lead in overseeing the Surgical Pathology Techs and the Pathology Resident Training.
Assists in orientation of all new employees and identifies training needs to ensure that employees are performing their assigned job responsibilities.
Assists in the organization and coordination of Anatomic Pathology Conferences.
Qualifications
Candidate must be a graduate of an American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA)/NAACLS educational program. ASCP certification eligibility required.
PA (ASCP) must be obtained within one year of hire.
Prior experience preferred but exam eligible new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Master’s Degree (Required).
Full time, Evening shift 4pm-12:30am, 40 hours per week.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, that starts day one of employment.
Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Company‑paid life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance.
Competitive 401(k) plan that includes an automatic 5% Geisinger contribution starting day one of employment.
PTO plan that allows you to earn more time more quickly.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn monetary incentives.
Family support that includes adoption assistance, IVF and IUI coverage, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
Sign‑On Bonus $15,000 sign on bonus for qualified applicants
EEO Statement We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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Responsibilities
Assists the Pathologist in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and performs human postmortem examinations.
Obtains pertinent clinical information and history, laboratory data, x-rays, and scans, and assesses legal authorizations for autopsies.
Describes gross anatomic features and dissection of surgical specimens and the postmortem prosection including the external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration and dissection.
Prepares and submits appropriate tissue sections for routine histologic processing and intraoperative procedures such as frozen section, touch and squash preparation. Triages biological samples such as tissue, blood and toxicological material for special procedures including control assays, electron microscopy and immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, genetic studies, bacterial and viral cultures, image analysis, immunohistochemistry and other special techniques as directed by the Pathologist.
Obtains and processes tissues for BioSpecimen Banking as required.
Photographs all pertinent specimens as directed by the Pathologist.
Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
Assists the Pathologist Assistant Team Lead in overseeing the Surgical Pathology Techs and the Pathology Resident Training.
Assists in orientation of all new employees and identifies training needs to ensure that employees are performing their assigned job responsibilities.
Assists in the organization and coordination of Anatomic Pathology Conferences.
Qualifications
Candidate must be a graduate of an American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA)/NAACLS educational program. ASCP certification eligibility required.
PA (ASCP) must be obtained within one year of hire.
Prior experience preferred but exam eligible new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Master’s Degree (Required).
Full time, Evening shift 4pm-12:30am, 40 hours per week.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, that starts day one of employment.
Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Company‑paid life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance.
Competitive 401(k) plan that includes an automatic 5% Geisinger contribution starting day one of employment.
PTO plan that allows you to earn more time more quickly.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn monetary incentives.
Family support that includes adoption assistance, IVF and IUI coverage, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
Sign‑On Bonus $15,000 sign on bonus for qualified applicants
EEO Statement We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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