Job Description
PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Pathology Assistant for a travel job in Bronx, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pathology Assistant
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
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Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician who practices anatomic pathology, processes and documents specimens. Collects and prepares samples for pathology analysis. Conducts tissue and fluid examination, as needed. Assists with conducting postmortem examinations. Responsible for the organization of the laboratory and the provision of effective pathological service. Ensures optimal utilization of resources and compliance with the operating standards of various health care governing and accrediting bodies, resulting in improved patient experience and outcomes.
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares gross tissue sections for pathology analysis, which include but are not limited to cutting, staining, as required, describing gross anatomic features, dissecting and processing surgical specimens for bio-banking, histologic processing, or other analyses (e.g., frozen section).
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2. Performs human postmortem examinations, which include but are not limited to selection of tissues and fluids for further examination, external examination, dissection, and gathering and recording information for autopsy reports.
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3. Maintains laboratory inventory of supplies and equipment; cleans and disinfects equipment.
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4. Calibrates, operates and troubleshoots medical equipment.
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5. Completes, processes and files appropriate forms and documents, as needed.
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6. Adheres to and acts in compliance with all appropriate procedures, protocols, techniques and standards, as they relate to the gross room.
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7. Photographs surgical specimens, as assigned, and maintains quality standards and requirements for collection of pathology specimen photographs.
8. Participates in accessioning and labeling specimens, storing and disposing specimens, and maintaining reagents and equipment.
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9. Analyzes data and prepares reports on findings.
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10. Maintains laboratory safety precautions and adheres to infection prevention procedures.
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11. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Pride Health Job ID #3-35883923. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits