Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem

Employment Type : Part time

Shift : Day Shift

Description :

Mercy Medical Center, Springfield MA Pathologists' Assistant - PER DIEM

You would be responsible for gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens and preparation of tissue for processing by the Histology laboratory. Perform and / or supervise post-mortem examination, including review of patient’s clinical history, evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist.

What You Would Do :

Performs gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens, postmortem examinations and drafts preliminary anatomic diagnosis

Prepares tissue for numerous pathologic tests as deemed necessary, including but not limited to frozen section, touch preparation, flow cytometry, cytogenetic studies, decalcification and routine / immunohistochemical staining

Photographs gross specimens and catalogs photographs for archival purposes and helps to prepare for educational conferences and provides training to pathology personnel

Handles specimen and client issues as related to specimen integrity and patient care

Compiles and analyzes data for preparation of QA reports and creates, updates and maintains surgical pathology written procedures

Monitors and maintains compliance with outside agencies (e.g., badge testing, CLIA / CAP certificates for send-outs); performs daily coding audits of CPT codes (88300 through 88309 series)

Position Hours : Per Diem

Minimum Requirements :

Masters of Health Science degree

Board Certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and certification maintenance every 3 years

Fellowship status in the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA)

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position

Pay Range : $44.05 - $70.50

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England :

• Our Mission and Core Values
• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team
• Opportunity to work closely with management in implementing changes and strategic goals

Ministry / Facility Information :

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran