Job description

Job Title: Pathologist Assistant I
Department: Pathologist Assistant
Location: Bakersfield
Shift: Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 7:30 pm
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Pathologist Assistant Manager

Yosemite Pathology (YP) is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the
Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano,
Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.

YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.

Summary/Objective
Under the supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologist Assistant I performs gross examination, sampling and dictation of human organs. Also provides assistance during intraoperative consultations such as frozen sections and gross examinations.

Essential Functions

• Preparation, gross description, dictation and dissection of human tissue
• Select representative sections for embedding, staining and microscopic evaluation
• Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning
• Obtains tissue such as blood and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
• Photograph pertinent gross specimens as needed
• Assist with frozen section tissue selection and preparation
• Retrieve the patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist
• Confer with the attending pathologist to identify any special techniques or procedures to be utilized
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment
• Provision of adequate supplies
• Cleaning of grossing stations
• Disposal of biological and administrative waste
• Solve any discrepancies or other issues that may arise

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related field

• Successful completion of an NAACLS-accredited pathologists' assistant program.
• Current certification from the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants or the

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, macro-surgical techniques, and general laboratory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation and to provide assistance to pathologists in a timely and quality manner.
• Knowledge/ability to become knowledgeable in voice recognition software, internet and multiple-interfaced systems, various laboratory information systems, Excel, and MS Word or equivalent applications.
• High degree of technical competence and knowledge of histological techniques.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation range is $104,000 – $114,400 annually. Final salary offer subject to multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, geographic location of the role, and current market data.
• 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%
• Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support.
• Offer generous annual vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles

Key Skills Needed

• Demonstrated ability to organize workload.
• Must possess a professional demeanor and have experience that demonstrates problem solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, a fast learner and possess excellent time management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to coordinate and meet multiple deadlines
• Familiarity with HIPAA and security compliance requirements.
• The ideal candidate will be willing to take on new challenges, have a proven record for producing results, be willing to learn and grow with the company.

Work Environment
This position operates in a laboratory environment and involves frequent standing and exposure to hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $104,000.00 - $114,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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