Assistant Pathologist

We are recruiting for a motivated Assistant Pathologist to join our team!

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Department

DH Laboratory Services Pav L

Job Summary

Under 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 :

Gross Examination and Specimen Dissection

• Dissects and grossly describes tissue specimens using appropriate anatomical terminology.
• Dictates gross findings and refers appropriate tissue sections for microscopic review by the pathologist.
• Determines appropriate fixatives for specimen preservation.
• Submits tissue for special histologic procedures, stains, and ancillary testing when indicated.

(50%)

Frozen Section and Intraoperative Consultations

(10%)

Specimen Handling and Documentation

(10%)

Autopsy and Decedent Affairs

(10%)

Quality Control and Troubleshooting

(5%)

Education and Training

(10%)

Regulatory Compliance and Laboratory Operations

(5%)

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

Regular

Salary

$91,700.00 - $142,100.00 / yr

Benefits

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

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.