Job Title: Pathologist Assistant

We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital

Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way  Louisville KY 40202

Shift Options: PRN

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The Pathology Assistant must be experienced in histology, gross dissection, prosection and frozen section preparation. The employee must be skilled at digital photography. The Pathology Assistant must have excellent teaching skills and the ability to mentor residents and students. Must show good judgment with attention to details well as respect for patient confidentiality. The Pathology Assistant must work professionally and courteously with physicians, patients, guests and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Provides gross description of all pathology specimens
  • Assists with frozen section processing and staining
  • Performs gross dissection of specimens
  • Supports frozen section room
  • Performs photography of specimens
  • Assists with autopsies
  • Assists in monitoring quality assurance
  • Maintains accurate documentation in LIS and tracking system
  • Assists with training and teaching of residents, students and others
  • Assists in maintenance of tissue bank
  • Works with others in a professional and courteous manner
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Histology, Cytology, Medical Technology, or other health related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a pathologist assistant preferred but not mandatory
• Pathologist Assistant certification preferred but not required

 Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with Employer Match

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