Pathologists’ Assistant-Odessa

Title:

Pathologists’ Assistant-Odessa


Division: 

Pathology

Schedule: 

Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Work Location: 

Odessa, TX

Salary Range: 

$86,273 to $121,429

FLSA Status: 

Exempt

Requisition ID: 

13033



Summary

Performs gross dissection of surgical specimens, selecting appropriate tissue to be submitted for histologic review and dictating verbal reports regarding the specimens.

Job Duties

• Performs gross dissection using standard dissection protocols of surgical specimens, selecting appropriate tissue to be    submitted for histologic review.
• Dictates verbal reports regarding the specimens in a clear, complete, sufficient manner.
• Effectively communicates deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, reports, paperwork, database information, and equipment.
• Collects and catalogs fresh tissue for the special studies.
• Prepares quality assurance reports.
• Reviews and revise reports, CPT charge codes and obtain A-charges for international patients.
• Instructs and advise personnel on pathology techniques and procedures.
• Photographs specimens for documentation.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited Pathologist Assistant Program or Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Allied Health Sciences.
• Six months of relevant experience if graduated from an accredited Pathology Assistant Program.
• With a Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Allied Health Sciences, two years of related experience..
• Certified as a Pathologist’s Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP-PA).

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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