Pathology Assistant Part-time Benefits Mornings Voorhees
Pathology Assistant Part-time Benefits Mornings Voorhees
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At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists lifechanging care or something inbetween we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Voorhees 100 Bowman DriveEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Part timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
20Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 11:30am.
Summary:
Pathology Assistants prepare surgical specimens by examination and dissection for diagnosis by pathologists.
Under the direction of a pathologist the PA assists in performing autopsies
Position Responsibilities:
Preparation gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens including:
Assuring appropriate specimen accessioning.
Obtaining pertinent clinical information and history including scans xrays laboratory data etc.
Describing gross anatomic features of surgical specimens preparing tissues for histological processing obtaining biological samples such as blood tissue and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry image analysis immunohistochemistry etc.
Preparing and submitting appropriate tissue sections for light microscopy (routine processing) as well as special procedures such as frozen section.
Photographing all appropriate gross specimens.
Assuring proper maintenance of equipment provision of adequate supplies and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
Preparation of human postmortem examination including:
Ascertaining proper legal authorization for autopsy.
Conferring with the attending pathologist(s).
Performing postmortem examinations which may include: external examination in situ organ inspection evisceration dissection and dictation or recording of data such as organ weights presence of body fluids gross anatomic findings etc.
Selecting preparing and submitting appropriate gross tissue sections.
Obtaining biological specimens such as blood tissue and toxicological material for studies.
Photographing the body organs microscopic slides and other pertinent materials.
Gathering and organizing clinical information and data pertinent to the preparation of the preliminary summarization of the clinical history.
Preparing the body for release.
Assuring the proper maintenance of equipment the provision of adequate supplies.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Minimum three years of experience under direction of a boardcertified pathologist. Good interpersonal and time management skills.
Required Education:
B.S. or M.S. from an accredited PA training program (or completing final semester of an accredited training program).
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Must successfully pass ASCP certification exam within 1 year of hire or eligibility whichever is latest.
Employment Type
Part-Time
