Pathologists Assistant McLaren Health Care - 3.2 Flint, MI Job Details Per diem 1 day ago Qualifications Pathology Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a pathologist provides technical assistance in all areas of anatomical pathology. Describes and examines surgical specimens, performs autopsy pro-section, obtains appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation and describes findings. May assist in the preparation, processing and determination of needle aspirates and renal biopsies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Oversees the gross room, the frozen section area and morgue facilities. 2. Monitors the specimens as they arrive in the gross room and accessions specimens as needed. Performs routine gross dissection in consultation with the pathologist. 3. Assist in the preparation and dissection of human surgical specimens. 4. Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations, including: 5. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. 6. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Required:

Bachelor's degree from a Pathology Assistant Program OR completion of a post-bachelor's program from an approved school of pathology OR Bachelor of Science with background in physiology and anatomy and three years of pathology experience. Pathologist Assistant Certification, or eligible to take the Pathologist Assistant Certification exam and must be certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Preferred:

Previous experience assisting with gross description and dissection of surgical tissue.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Additional Information Schedule:

Per Diem Requisition ID:

26010137

Daily Work Times:

Variable Hours Per Pay Period:

0.01

On Call:

No Weekends:

No About Us McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan's largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.