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Cleveland Clinic

Pathology Assistant

Florida Weston Hospital

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
OSHA

About the role

  • Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare.
  • As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions.
  • This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working shifts varying between 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with weekend availability.

Responsibilities

  • Perform surgical desk functions following the guidelines of surgical pathology techs.
  • Collaborate with pathology staff to identify areas likely to be involved by neoplastic/inflammatory conditions in surgical specimens.
  • As a Pathology Assistant, you will manage laboratory testing within designated sections while ensuring compliance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures related to the delivery of pathology services.
  • In this role, you will direct and coordinate the efforts of team members, provide guidance on appropriate specimen dissections, and serve as a resource to support quality, accuracy, and efficiency within the laboratory.
  • Photograph and maintain records for gross specimens that require photography.
  • Maintain records of all discarded and saved specimens.
  • We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Science
  • Three years of experience as a surgical pathology technician to include gross examination of tissue
  • Working knowledge of OSHA requirements concerning chemical hygiene and blood-borne pathogens
  • Knowledge of dissection, sectioning techniques and appropriate procedure of handling tissue
  • Demonstrated job knowledge of histopathologic techniques and methods
  • Familiarity with dictation and dictation equipment and computer

Nice to have

  • Pathology or microbiology lab assistant background
  • Certified Pathology Assistant
  • Assure appropriate specimen accession and numbering of all surgical specimens.
  • Prepare all solutions, fixative and stain
  • decalcify all mineralized specimens.
  • Prepare gross specimens for maintenance and storage.
  • Check equipment for proper operation and calibrate if necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

Compensation

  • You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Benefits

  • At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
  • That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
  • Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
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