Pathologists' Assistant - Certified
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cincinnati, OH (Onsite) Full-Time
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Expected Starting Salary: $94,411.20 - 120,591.74
Fulltime Monday - Friday
At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:
• The #3 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation - US News and World Report 2022
• On Newsweek's 2023 list of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity"
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Market Leading Benefits Including:
• Shift and weekend differentials: +$4/hr and +$3/hr
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here:
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits
• Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: To perform and provide tissue gross work, dictation and autopsy assistance under the direction of the Director of Pathology, and to assist in training of Pathology residents and fellows.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
•Lab Specific Duties
Perform and troubleshoot technical duties in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory. Maintain CAP standards in all areas of work with the application of the Anatomic Pathology Quality Management Program. Perform grossing and dictation of pathology specimens in accordance with departmental procedures, and under the direction of the Director of Pathology. Ensures cleanliness and readiness of the autopsy suite, including ensuring appropriate inventory levels. Assist with autopsies under the direction of the Director of Pathology. Assist with the training of Pathology residents and fellows. Assist with intra-operative frozen sections as needed. Continuous professional development through working with Staff Pathologists in a progression of learning more complex specimen types. Store clinically important or significant frozen specimens in coordination with Biobank personnel.
•Communication
Effectively demonstrate communication skills related to conveying relevant information. Develop and maintain efficient internal communication processes to support the activities of the department/program. Openly communicate across many departments regarding clinical, patient care, physical and/or material resources. Keep key leadership, administrative staff and other stakeholders fully informed of projected and actual developments in a timely manner. Prioritize multiple requests for information. Assemble and distribute material for project communications if necessary.
•Safety/Infection Control/Compliance:
Minimize the risk of infection, transmission, and personal hazards by applying CCHMC safety standards. Maintain cleanliness of reagents and work areas. Assist in the maintenance, oversight, and/or management of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, such as JCAHO, HIPAA, and/or other accreditation standards. May participate in activities related to organizational, regulatory, and governmental compliance.
•Maintenance & Procedures
Assist with maintenance of various pieces of equipment. Help maintain/order inventory. Keep work environment well-organized. May troubleshoot and/or correct erroneous results or problems with equipment. May provide appropriate safety/quality monitoring checks and document as assigned. Participate in the development, maintenance, and/or revision of policies, procedures, and/or manuals.
•Collaboration
Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others to achieve goals. Proactively adjust one's style and/or efforts to complement those of others. Develop positive working relationships with peers/colleagues. Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members. Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere. May serve as a liaison within the division or organization.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
•Master's Degree
• 2 - 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
•ASCP Pathologists' Assistant Certification (Or able to obtain within 6 months of hire)
Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).
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