Pathologist S Assistant

Pathologist's Assistant - (78380)

Position Highlights:

• Position: Pathologist’s Assistant
• Location: Evanston
• Full Time/Part Time: Resource (Per Diem)
• Hours: Hours will be scheduled on a Rotating shift as needed
• Required Travel: None

What you will need:

• Education: Meets ASCP, as defined by CLIA, requirements of college credits defined in the science disciplines, with on the job training. Medical Doctor or Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical Technology, Histology, Biology or related field and completion of a NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program is strong preferred for non- medical doctors.
• Certification: Current certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant or eligibility with American Society for Clinical Pathology strongly preferred for non-medical doctors.
• Skills: Demonstrate the ability to deliver health care by providing cost effective, high quality, Anatomic Pathology services including performing Surgical Pathology tissue examinations and frozen sections under the direct supervision of the attending Pathologist; developing gross room procedures and policies to manage the efficiency and quality of standards performed in the gross room. Skilled in anticipating and reacting calmly to stressful situations. Ability to communicate and work in harmony with other departments. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel. Ability to accurately type 20 words per minute. Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Experience: Medical Doctor or Pathologists’ Assistant with successful completion of a NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program with certification: No additional experience required: or Associates or Bachelor Degree with on the job training, including grossing of all specimen levels and five years Pathology grossing experience.

What you will do:

• Oversee and perform the activities needed for the evolution, examination, description, dissection and sectioning of the gross tissues in surgical pathology under the direct supervision of the Pathologist.
• Serves as an assistant to Pathology Fellows and residents in their training in gross surgical pathology and tare accountable to the Pathologists on medical issues.
• Performs various auxiliary functions such as photography and specimen radiology, as well as, performs various training and supervisor functions as assigned.

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked as a Top 15 Teaching Hospital in the U.S. The NorthShore system, headquartered in Evanston, Ill., includes six award-winning hospitals – Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Northwest Community Skokie, and Swedish. NorthShore comprises three exemplary physician networks, totaling more than 4,250 doctors across immediate, primary, specialty and complex care; and 170+ office locations and 35+ immediate care centers. NorthShore has an established reputation with more than 17,000 team members system-wide.
NorthShore is committed to excellence in its academic mission and supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
NorthShore was the first health system in Illinois to receive Magnet® designation—the highest, most prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care. The system earned Magnet re-designation in 2019. When you work for NorthShore, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
At NorthShore University HealthSystem, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our mission to support our team members and patients - irrespective of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. We believe that by recognizing and embracing our differences we create an organization that welcomes all to contribute and grow. We invite all candidates to our team, as we continue to build on the incredible value our diverse talent brings to our organization, our community and our patients.
Please explore our website (www.northshore.org) to better understand how NorthShore delivers on its mission "to preserve and improve human life" through superior clinical care, academic excellence and innovative research.
NorthShore is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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Job Posting: Aug 24, 2021, 3:38:32 PM