Pathologists' Assistant - Casual

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a casual Pathologists' Assistant to join our team. This casual role will work on an as needed basis.

Purpose of position: Under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty performing, teaching, planning, evaluating, and coordinating activities in the Surgical Pathology and Autopsy Services section of the Laboratory

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs specimen gross examination
• Selects, dissects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination
• Performs frozen sections
• Performs gross and microscopic photography
• Prepares and utilizes necessary materials for teaching, training and evaluation of students (pathology residents, non-pathology residents, and medical students) and technical staff
• Assists with and/or presents teaching conferences
• Reviews autopsy authorization and patient information and proceeds accordingly
• Performs autopsies as scheduled (examination, inspection, specimen collection, photography)
• Assists in the preparation of the preliminary anatomic diagnoses of the autopsy
• Maintains specimen storage (both short and long term) to meet regulatory, legal and teaching requirements
• Collects data for and assesses quality indicators for surgical pathology
• Maintains reliability and functionality of all tests systems as assigned
• Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards
• Assists in the evaluation of equipment and instrumentation
• Writes procedures and provides technical direction as needed to staff
• Assists with billing and audits and assurance of compliance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and completion of formal Pathologists' Assistant training program

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of education and three years or more of on the job training experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Customer service skills

License/Certifications:

• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Pathologists' Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), OR an approved equivalent
• As a condition of employment, those hired "as eligible" must become certified within 24 months of hire

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.