OU Health is seeking a per diem / prn Pathologists' Assistant for a per diem / prn job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pathologists' Assistant
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position
Position Title: Pathologist Assistant PRN
Department: Anatomic Pathology Lab
Job Description: Job Description
Under direct supervision performs gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens. Assists during Autopsies. Prepares frozen section slides. May be required to perform routine histology tasks as well.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Follows authorized technical procedures when performing patient testing.
- Meets turn-around-times established for testing and reporting patient results
- Receives specimens into laboratory using appropriate patient identifier and labeling requirements and receives them into the electronic medical record including registration of specimens from outpatients.
- Conducts calibration of instruments and equipment in the laboratory as well as routine maintenance.
- Labels tissue cassettes using block control sheets
- Assists in the preparation of frozen tissue sections (label, cutting and stain slides)
- Performs gross descriptions of simple and limited pathology specimens as authorized.
- Prepares patients for evisceration for post-anatomical diagnosis during autopsy
- Works on call for Autopsies.
- Photographs specimens for documentation and conference preparation.
- Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
- Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
- Completes annual competency assessment.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree or higher required. Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field preferred.
Experience: 1-3 years of laboratory technical experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
- Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
- Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
- Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.
- Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
- Ability to assist in the pre-analytical phase for specimen procurement, identification and proper specimen handling.
- Performs troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
- Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.
- Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
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About OU Health
OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.
Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Sick pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Benefits start day 1