MCP - Tidelands - Pathologists' Assistant

Job Description Summary MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.
Under general supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologists’ Assistant, independently examines, prepares, describes, and dissects various surgical specimens from the simple to the highly complex Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005163 MCP - Tidelands Pathology Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-31 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Under general supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologists’ Assistant, independently examines, prepares, describes, and dissects various surgical specimens from the simple to the highly complex.
The Pathologists’ Assistant aids in the supervision and training of grossing technicians in dissection procedures and techniques.
Responsibilities include prioritizing workflow, examination, and dissection of routine to highly complex neoplastic cases, submission of tissue for histological analysis, procurement of tissue for ancillary studies, summarizing and dictating medical histories and gross findings, assuring appropriate specimen accessioning, photographing specimens, and performing frozen sections for pathologists’ interpretation.
The Pathologists’ Assistant assists with the operational management of grossing activities, writing and updating policies and procedures, quality and safety initiatives, interdisciplinary meetings, tumor boards, and adheres to all quality, safety, compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards Examine, describe and gross specimens submitted to Anatomic Pathology Sections specimens according to established procedures.
Photomicrographs areas of interest to be included in the medical record.
Performs quality control checks during all grossing activities.
Preserves and processes gross specimens and sets up documentation of full spectrum of surgical specimens.
Organizes slides, data, generating tables, and assists with special requests.
Submits the correct portion of specimens for histologic preparation and/or tumor procurement for ancillary studies and tumor banking.
Performs specimen log-in and assigns accession numbers.
Completes tissue examination forms.
Ensures accuracy of requisitions, specimen type, container identification, and test requests.
Labels specimen cassettes with accession numbers per protocol.
Performs accurate gross description and dissection of full spectrum of surgical specimens.
Prioritizes and triages full spectrum of specimens accurately.
Handles, stores, and disposes of full spectrum of specimens appropriately.
Ensures tissue specimen practices comply with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
Oversees cleaning and maintenance of grossing stations and grossing equipment.
Maintains grossing stations’ inventory of supplies and reagents.
Actively participates in quality, process improvement and educational activities.
Performs all quality activities per policy and regulatory guidelines.
Assists pathologists, adjunct pathologists and remote pathologists with quality assurance audits and other quality metrics as requested.
Assists in the identification and investigation of discrepant cases to determine the origin of variances.
Evaluates policies and procedures; implement changes based on evidence-based practice.
Initiates and participates in departmental based performance improvement activities by evaluating systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, offering solutions, implementing plans as directed, and following up for outcomes.
Oversees daily workflow in grossing area.
Trains and educates care team members (grossing techs, residents, fellows) to support the educational mission of MUSC Health.
Maintains certification and meets CME requirements.
Problem solves and performs work related tasks in a responsible and efficient manner.
Complies with all departmental and institutional policies including those governing attendance and HIPPA legislation.
Complies with policies mandated by accrediting agencies; adheres to all procedures and established turnaround times; observes all safety regulations and precautions.
Performs other duties as deemed necessary by leadership.
Works as a team with department members and other Medical Center employees.
Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
Refers problems to leadership as appropriate.
Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry and/or Certifications): Master’s degree from an accredited NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program and Board of registry certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathology PA(ASCP).
A minimum of three to five years relevant work experience and PA educational program development experience preferred.
Additional Job Description Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan Paid time off and extended sick leave Paid Parental Leave Disability insurance plan options Continuous professional and clinical training Competitive pay Annual Merit Increase Wellbeing resources Tuition Reimbursement Employee perks and discounts Employee referral program Flexible schedule options Certification incentive program Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking.
(Frequent) Ability to climb stairs.
(Infrequent) Ability to work indoors.
(Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas.
(Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist.
(Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.
(Infrequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
(Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions.
(Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity.
(Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs.
(Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
(Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs.
unassisted.
(Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
(Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs.
(Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
(Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
(Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
(Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
(Continuous) *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
(Frequent) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Frequent) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions).
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