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Certified Pathologist Assistant

Primary Location Renton, Washington Worker Location Onsite Job Number 1269870 Date posted 04/10/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Assists the Anatomic Pathologists by performing grossing of specimens (e.g. large surgical, biopsies and dermatology) and autopsies.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Grosses anatomic pathology specimens accurately and within established deadlines.  Cuts and mounts tissue for frozen section diagnosis by the Pathologist.
  • Assures the cost effective and productive use of lab resources. Develops budget to meet appropriate service levels. Involves staff in generation of work improvement ideas. Continually evaluates lab work flow/production and staffing for potential improvements.
  • Performs autopsies with minimal supervision by the anatomic pathologist.  Removes organs and assists with dissection.  Trains designated staff to assist with autopsies.  Organizes and assures adequate equipment and supplies in the morgue.  Develops morgue procedural manual.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • Minimum five (5) years of related experience.
Education

  • Bachelors degree AND certification from a pathologists assistant program from an accredited school; Concurrent enrollment in higher education working towards a Masters degree.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Pathologist's Assistant Certificate within 6 months of hire
Additional Requirements:

  • Knowledgeable about all areas/departments of anatomic pathology, regulatory requirements, quality control, instrument maintenance.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • One (1) year documented work experience as a pathologists assistant.
  • Masters degree or a minimum two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.
Primary Location: Washington,Renton,Renton Administration - Adams Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Central Campus South - Pathology/Lab-Anatomical - 1130 Pay Range: $49.27 - $63.72 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest