Pathologists’ Assistant - 40 hours - Days

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Hartford, CT
Entry level
Healthtech
The Role
As a Pathologists' Assistant at Saint Francis Hospital, you will be responsible for performing gross descriptions, dissecting surgical specimens, and preparing tissue for processing. This role includes conducting post-mortem examinations, sampling tissues, and assisting with autopsies under the supervision of a pathologist. You will also train and mentor PA students.
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Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:Saint Francis Hospital, Lab Hartford, CT $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
You would be responsible for gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens and preparation of tissue for processing by the Histology laboratory. evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist.

What You Will Do:

  • Perform and/or supervise post-mortem examination, including review of patient’s clinical history

  • Evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist. 

  • Responsible for teaching and special activities as designated by the System Director or his/her designee.   Train and mentor PA students.

Position Hours:

40 hours, Day shift

Minimum Requirements:

  • Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program for Pathologists’ Assistant.

  • New graduates or those completing training by a certified Pathologists’ Assistant program.  Must have some experience grossing highly complex specimens in a hospital setting and performance of autopsies  

  • Certification by ASCP as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA); or obtain within 6 months from date of hir

  • Demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication and teamwork skills.  Works with a limited degree of supervision with oversight focused only on complex new assignments.  Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team
• Opportunity to work closely with management in implementing changes and strategic goals
• Continuing education opportunities spanning all laboratory disciplines
• Competitive Benefits Package

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

The Company
HQ: Livonia, MI
6,824 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

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