Lab - Pathology Assistant

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Specialty: Pathology Assistant
Location: Houston, TX
Shift: Monday-Friday (12:00PM to 8:30 PM)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Start: ASAP

Job Description:

Confirm accuracy of requisitions, accession, and coding of surgical specimens

Obtain clinical history (including scans radiographs, etc.) as indicated

Dictate gross anatomic features, dissect surgical specimens and submit sections for histological processing. Orient and ink specimens, dictate block/dissection guides, and record dissection diagrams as appropriate.

Select and submit tissue for special procedures (e.g. cultures, flow cytometry, frozen sections, electron microscopy, and immunofluorescence)

Inspect equipment in the gross room and assist in the provision of adequate supplies and general cleanliness of the gross room suite

Photograph pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides, including the filing of photographs; assist in conferences involving pathology specimens

Develop and maintain knowledge of safety procedures (e.g. proper disposal methods, material safety data sheets)Participate in continuous improvement activities

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in at least one of the core health sciences REQUIRED

Certification as a Pathologist Assistant- ASCP Pathologists' Assistant (PA) REQUIRED

At least 1-year full-time PA experience

Hands-on laboratory experience required.

Must be well organized and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must adhere to GLP, CAP, and SOP policies and procedures, as applicable.

Strong computer competence required (Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn new programs quickly.

About Us:
All Medical Personnel is a national leader in healthcare staffing and recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing firms. Our team of seasoned recruiters are experienced in their ability to recruit, screen and place medical professionals for all types of healthcare settings.

Please reference Job number: 171192