Pathologist's Assistant

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Pathologists' Assistant to join our team  Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

Position Summary:

A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide service in anatomic pathology under the direction of a qualified Pathologist who is responsible for the performance of the Assistant.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• A Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Pathology Assistants training or equivalent training may substitute.
• Equivalent training encompasses Pathologists' Assistant on the job training and a Baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in any of the biological or allied health sciences.
• Three (3) years' experience as a Pathologists' Assistant (OJT) or equivalent.
• Certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Proficiency in using Microscope, Computer, Tissue Processor, Scalpels/Procurement Tools (i.e. knives, forceps) Fume Hood, Cryostat, Automated cover slipper, Tissue Stainer's, Xylene Recycler, Gross cutting station, Aspirator, Tissue or bone saw, Telephone, Copy Machine, Facsimile

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of specialized techniques needed to locate, identify, and sample human surgical and postmortem tissue specimens.
• Thorough knowledge of specimen flow through the histology laboratory and morgue and tests performed. Thorough knowledge of dictation procedures for human surgical specimens and postmortem exams
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of surgical hardware and the ability to perform limited repairs and recognize the need for major repair and/or replacement.
• Ability to assemble a concise clinical history from available data (i.e., chart, computers, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of macro and microphotography
• Working knowledge of human anatomy
• Extensive knowledge of all entry level requirements
• Extensive knowledge of Anatomic Pathology and other health information systems
• Ability to organize and present surgical and autopsy material for departmental conferences.
• Knowledge of special preparation procedures for muscle, nerve, parathyroid and kidney biopsies
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements pertaining to Anatomic Pathology policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the theory, operation, and maintenance of automated equipment in anatomic pathology

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more