Pathology Assistant - Per Diem, Somerville, NJ

Job Title: Pathology Assistant

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Lab RWJSH

Req #: 0000207046

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $56.55 - $80.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Pathologist Assistant provides assistance to the Pathologist by dissection of surgical pathology specimens, and other related work,

The PA performs surgical pathology specimen grossing up to level of expertise, dumping waste, neutralize formalin, release of pathology specimen and additional general duties in support of routine laboratory and pathology services,

Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments, such as damaged floors, walls, ceiling tiles, unsecured areas, and medical errors, etc,

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree,
• Major in Biology, Medical Technology and or completion of a Pathology Assistant program with certification, preferred,
• One to two years of experience in anatomic pathology

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem,
• Days,
• May need to work holiday and weekend rotations, as defined by section leadership,

Essential Functions:

• Good oral and written communication skills are required,
• Must be able to maintain appropriate contact and communication with Pathologists and other Lab personnel,
• Dissects and grossly describes all bone marrow cases and surgical pathology specimens according to surgical Pathology Manual,
• Weighs specimens as per protocol,
• Photographs specimens, as requested,
• Prepares specimens for send out to reference labs,
• Maintains a clean area stocked with necessary supplies,
• Takes inventory of supplies and requests as needed,
• Assists in frozen sections,
• Neutralize 10 percent Formalin waste,
• Changes tissue processor reagents
• Checks list of bodies,
• Files and retrieves slides,

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer