Pathology Assistant Associate
Primary Location Honolulu, Hawaii
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1276591 Date posted 04/25/2024
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Description:
Under direction of other Pathology Assistants, performs and assists in performance of surgical and necropsy examinations as deemed competent. Lays out instruments, prepares remains and performs initial preparation of tissues for study. Handles and maintains accurate identification of various specimens; maintains condition of equipment and clean work area.
Job Summary:
Under direction of other Pathology Assistants, performs and assists in performance of surgical and necropsy examinations as deemed competent. Lays out instruments, prepares remains and performs initial preparation of tissues for study. Handles and maintains accurate identification of various specimens; maintains condition of equipment and clean work area.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Under direction of other Pathology Assistants, participates in preparation and performance of post-mortem examinations. Performs surgical specimen examinations, dissection, gross description and dictation as deemed competent. Photographs body, organs, and other specimens; maintains photographic index. Arranges and coordinates patients chart and other pertinent data for review with Pathologist. Assists in SNOP coding of surgical and necropsy diagnosis and specimens; helps maintain files of SNOP codes.
- Prepares and stores tissue. Assists with processing, assessing, and identification of same; obtains specimens for analysis.
- Maintains clean, orderly work area and ensures proper maintenance of instruments and equipment. Orders adequate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- Associates degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology; or 60 semester hours to include 24 semester hours and laboratory training following CLIA requirements.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Pathology related experience or successful completion of coursework or training in biology and chemistry area.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum six (6) months experience under direct training of certified pathologist.
- Completion of training and experience in histology.
- Preparing histological tissue samples and slides.
Primary Location: Hawaii,Honolulu,Malama Ohana SNF/Lab
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,
Working Hours Start: 04:00 PM
Working Hours End: 12:30 AM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-HI-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Moanalua Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-Anatomical - 1208
Pay Range: $85600 - $110770 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
