Job Description

Job Description

Pride Health is hiring a Clinical Pathologist Assistant to support our client’s medical facility based in Las Vegas, NV 89119. This is a 3-4 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Details:

Job Name : Clinical Pathologist Assistant

Location : Las Vegas, NV 89119

Duration : 3-4 months Contract/ Likely to convert to FT based on performance

Shift : Pacific Time: Shift starts at 4:30 pm and will work an 8 hour day.

Payrate : $75-80/hr. on w2 without benefits/*Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

Note: Candidate must have an ASCP PA certification and be able to provide a copy

Job Summary

• The pathologist assistant will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including some escalated issues and troubleshooting quality issues. The individual will be responsible for conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.
• Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.
• Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic processing. Typically, hospital-based, whole organ specimens
• Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistance/grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work
• May be responsible for orientation, training and training verification of newly hired grossing staff
• May perform new hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and any histotechs performing gross examination.
• May administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff
• May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs indirect) for each specimen type for each individual performing gross
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of FNA specimens
• Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Should meet all requirements for non-pathologist performing gross tissue examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493, 1489
• Current state licensure

Preferred

• Masters Degree
• Preferred 1 year surgical gross experience, including large complex/complicated specimens
• NAACLS approved pathologist assistant training program

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.

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare

staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals

and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that

delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on

diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride

Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help

connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach

within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open

relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an

unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride

Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride

Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an

equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity

or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy,

disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics

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