Pathologist Assistant
Apply NowCompany: OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73160
Description:
Details
Client Name
OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Laboratory
Specialty
Pathology Assistant
Job ID
31524699
Job Title
Pathologist Assistant
Weekly Pay
$2152.0
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/14/2025
End Date
07/12/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Pathologist Assistant
Profession: Pathologist Assistant
Specialty: Anatomic Pathology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 8.5
Experience: 1-3 years of laboratory technical experience required
License: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Must-Have: Associate's degree or higher required
Description:
Under direct supervision, performs gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens.
Assists during autopsies and prepares frozen section slides.
May be required to perform routine histology tasks as well.
Follows authorized technical procedures when performing patient testing.
Meets established turnaround times for testing and reporting patient results.
Receives specimens into laboratory using appropriate patient identifier and labeling requirements.
Registers specimens from outpatients into the electronic medical record.
Conducts calibration of instruments and equipment and performs routine maintenance.
Labels tissue cassettes using block control sheets.
Assists in the preparation of frozen tissue sections by labeling, cutting, and staining 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 use of PPE.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development and completes an annual competency assessment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing and work as part of a team.
Must be able to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and sound judgment.
Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
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 and identification.
Performs troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.
Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results and identify potential issues affecting performance or reporting.
Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.
Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field preferred.
Client Details
Address
700 NE 13th St
City
Oklahoma City
State
OK
Zip Code
73104
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Client Name
OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Laboratory
Specialty
Pathology Assistant
Job ID
31524699
Job Title
Pathologist Assistant
Weekly Pay
$2152.0
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/14/2025
End Date
07/12/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Pathologist Assistant
Profession: Pathologist Assistant
Specialty: Anatomic Pathology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 8.5
Experience: 1-3 years of laboratory technical experience required
License: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Must-Have: Associate's degree or higher required
Description:
Under direct supervision, performs gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens.
Assists during autopsies and prepares frozen section slides.
May be required to perform routine histology tasks as well.
Follows authorized technical procedures when performing patient testing.
Meets established turnaround times for testing and reporting patient results.
Receives specimens into laboratory using appropriate patient identifier and labeling requirements.
Registers specimens from outpatients into the electronic medical record.
Conducts calibration of instruments and equipment and performs routine maintenance.
Labels tissue cassettes using block control sheets.
Assists in the preparation of frozen tissue sections by labeling, cutting, and staining 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 use of PPE.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development and completes an annual competency assessment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing and work as part of a team.
Must be able to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and sound judgment.
Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
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 and identification.
Performs troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.
Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results and identify potential issues affecting performance or reporting.
Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.
Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field preferred.
Client Details
Address
700 NE 13th St
City
Oklahoma City
State
OK
Zip Code
73104
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By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe.
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