Pathologist Assistant

**Position Title:** ------------------- Pathologist Assistant **Department:** --------------- Anatomic Pathology Lab **Job Description:** -------------------- _**New to OU Health?  Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package, including a sign-on bonus and possible relocation assistance if you're over 100 miles away!**_ **_\*\*These positions are available in levels 1-3 based on education, experience, and licenses/certifications\*\*_** _Preferred candidates will have direct experience as a certified PA_ **General Description:** Under direct supervision, performs gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens.  Assists during Autopsies.  Prepares frozen section slides.  May be required to perform routine histology tasks as well. **Essential Responsibilities:** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position._  * Follows authorized technical procedures when performing patient testing.   * Meets turn-around-times established for testing and reporting patient results   * Receives specimens into laboratory using appropriate patient identifier and labeling requirements and receives them into the electronic medical record including registration of specimens from outpatients.   * Conducts calibration of instruments and equipment in the laboratory as well as routine maintenance.   * Labels tissue cassettes using block control sheets  * Assists in the preparation of frozen tissue sections (label, cutting and stain slides)   * Performs gross descriptions of simple and limited pathology specimens as authorized.   * Prepares patients for evisceration for post-anatomical diagnosis during autopsy  * Works on call for Autopsies.   * Photographs specimens for documentation and conference preparation.   * Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.   * Assumes responsibility of own professional development.   * Completes annual competency assessment.  * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications (Level 1)**: **Education:** Associate’s degree or higher required.  Degree in Biological Sciences or related field preferred. **Experience:** 1-3 years laboratory technical experience required. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** None **Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):** **Education:** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Masters in PA preferred. **Experience:** 3-5 years of relevant experience including 1 year of grossing experience required.  **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Certified by the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) or must be Board eligible for certification by ASCP as a PA, Must obtain licensure within one year of hire.  **Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):** **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree and completion of CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, formerly NCCLS, National Committee on Clinical Laboratory Standards) accredited program required. "Grandfather" PA(ASCP) is also acceptable with bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience. **Experience:** 5+ years of relevant experience required. **Certification/Licensure:** ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA) required. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** * Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.    * Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.    * Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.    * Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.    * Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.    * Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.    * Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.    * Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.   * Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.  * Ability to assist in the pre-analytical phase for specimen procurement, identification and proper specimen handling.   * Performs troubleshooting and technical problem solving.    * Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.    * Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.    * Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.  #cb **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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