Pathology Assistant jobs in Richland, WA

Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. Our team of expert pathologists believe in a collaborative approach to patient care centered on outstanding quality diagnostics and service to the Northwest medical community. Not only do we bolster our community, but we also provide numerous resources to our employees which help bring balance to the complexities of work and personal life through our wellness programs. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Incyte Diagnostics could be a great next career step!

Pathologists' Assistant describes gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated, and complicated surgical specimens, ensuring all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned; dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissue for histologic processing, and assists Pathologists in performing autopsies.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

You Will:

• Perform gross examination and dictation of surgical specimens
• Photograph all appropriate gross specimens for teaching purposes and patient reports
• Keep paperwork, instruments, and workspace clean, free of blood or other potential contaminating or infectious materials
• Assist Pathologist in frozen sections - ability to troubleshoot and take corrective actions for problems with frozen section preparation and staining, or problems with the cryostat
• Process a fresh lymph node, including touch preps, representative sections in RPMI
• Ability to open a uterus, bowel, ovary, etc. submitted for OR consultation and present findings to Pathologist
• Support the maintenance of the cryostat as required
• Assist Pathologist in autopsies and confer with the attending pathologist(s) to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized in the completion of examination (e.g., cultures smears; histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, etc.), and notifying all personnel directly involved
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations & support department in being inspection ready
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS Degree required; MS Degree, preferred
• Graduate of an NAACLS accredited PA Program and pass the ASCP certification exam (maintain ASCP certification – in good standing) 
• 1 year experience, preferred / (exceptions made for OJT certified Pathologist Assistants, per documentation)
• Medical terminology
• Basic PC skills including MS Office, and the ability to learn new software
• Demonstrate the ability to perform effectively under pressure and work 
• Willing to instruct and train other staff members

Incyte Diagnostics is an EOE, including disability/veterans

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package* which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability benefits, a retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO/vacation benefits, and floating holidays. Compensation is commensurate with experience and/or education. Full benefit details can be found here: https://www.incytediagnostics.com/about/benefits/ *The benefits package offered is dependent upon the FTE and employment status.

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