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Posted: 19-Sep-25
Location: Denver, Colorado
Internal Number: R13242
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Department
DH Laboratory Services Pav LJob SummaryUnder minimal supervision, the incumbent performs moderately and complex Anatomic and Surgical Pathology laboratory procedures. The Pathologists' Assistant is a technical resource to other laboratory personnel, physicians, and nursing staff in the absence of a section supervisor. Incumbent has contact with ancillary employees to provide assistance in trouble shooting patient care issues regarding testing and laboratory processes. Identifies and resolves problems with test analysis and consults with the supervisors, Director of Laboratory Administration, or the Director of Services when appropriate and according to established protocol. Handles day to day bench related problems with little supervision, provides training and mentoring, and is the liaison for the department when the Anatomic Pathology Manager or Pathologist is not available. Pathologist Assistant rotates with other members of the team, variable start time.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination. (100%)
- Triages specimen received from surgery. (0%)
- Dissects and grossly describes tissue specimens. (0%)
- Dictates gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology. (0%)
- Refers tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist. (0%)
- Performs specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification. (0%)
- Determines proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained. (0%)
- Submits tissue requested for special histological procedures, special stains, and ancillary testing when appropriate. (0%)
- Labels, stores and retains surgical specimen. (0%)
- Photographs specimen as appropriate for use for documentation or education. (0%)
- Provides assistance to the pathologist in a timely and quality manner. (0%)
- Provides coverage for the Office of Decedent affairs as needed to include but not limited to; coordinates the directives of the next of kin in the disposition of the decedent with funeral directors , obtains autopsy consent, performs post-mortem examination and prosection, assists pathologist in completing the preliminary anatomic diagnosis. (0%)
- Provides troubleshooting assistance and support to technical staff and with the vendors to ensure uptime and testing turnaround times with equipment and for testing procedures. (0%)
- Advises and consults with the appropriate supervisor regarding troubleshooting, investigations, and quality control issues. (0%)
- Assists in teaching, training, staff development, and competencies as needed. (0%)
- Involved in QC reviews, proficiency testing, preventative maintenance, and environmental controls. (0%)
- Trains for new technology or new testing as new technology or testing is released. (0%)
- Assists with writing policies and procedures as delegated. (0%)
- Participates in huddles or meetings and communicates quality activities inside and outside of the laboratory when needed. (0%)
- Assists in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. (0%)
- Follows and ensures safety, life safety, and infection control procedures for self, patients, and others. (0%)
- Assists supervisor in developing departmental cohesion and collegiality using praise and appreciation of staff. (0%)
- Provides education and strengthens teaching as part of the DH mission, assists with teaching gross anatomy and pathology. (0%)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLs) accredited Pathologist’ Assistant training program, required. Required
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Professional experience at an accredited hospital, preferred.
Licenses:
- PAASCP-Pathologists' Assistant - ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical, grossing and prosecting techniques.
- Knowledge of cancer staging.
- Knowledge of surgical pathology coding.
- Compliance of safety and infection control requirements, including the use of all medical and surgical instruments and equipment.
- Demonstrates safe use of the grossing instruments, blades, saws, and cryostat.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to update and use Voice Recognition templates.
- Familiar with regulatory compliance in Quality Control (QC) and competency requirements.
- Ability to mentor technical staff to train, educates for decision making, and ensure competency.
- Good communication and customer relation skills to ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
- Ability to perpetuate teamwork.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work within the department.
- Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality issues relative to testing in the area of oversight.
- Ability to work with the public in a time of emotional trauma.
- Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented work relative to completing decedent paperwork, in identifying, accessioning, handling specimens for processing and testing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality issues.
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$91,700.00 - $142,100.00 / yrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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