Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem

Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

What You Would Do:

• Responsible for gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens and preparation of tissue for processing by the Histology laboratory.  

• Perform and/or supervise post-mortem examination, including review of patient’s clinical history, evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist.

•  In addition, shall be responsible for teaching and special activities as designated by the System Director or his/her designee.

Position Hours:
 

Per Diem; must be available for day shifts for training

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program for Pathologists’ Assistant

• Minimum of one years’ experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant.  This experience must include grossing highly complex specimens in a hospital setting and performance of autopsies  

• Certification by ASCP as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA)

• Demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication and teamwork skills.  Works with a limited degree of supervision with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Our Mission and Core Values

• Award-winning Hospitals and Departments

Ministry Information:
 

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.