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Incyte Diagnostics Pathologists' Assistant, (On Call) Tukwila, WA in Woodmont Beach, Washington
$95,000.00 - 135,000.00 USD Annual Pathologists' Assistant describes gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated, and complicated surgical specimens, ensuring all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned; dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissue for histologic processing, and assists Pathologists in performing autopsies. (This is on-call status - some flexibility with schedule.) You Will: Perform gross examination and dictation of surgical specimens Photograph all appropriate gross specimens for teaching purposes and patient reports Keep paperwork, instruments, and workspace clean, free of blood or other potential contaminating or infectious materials Assist Pathologist in frozen sections - ability to troubleshoot and take corrective actions for problems with frozen section preparation and staining, or problems with the cryostat Process a fresh lymph node, including touch preps, representative sections in RPMI Ability to open a uterus, bowel, ovary, etc. submitted for OR consultation and present findings to Pathologist Support the maintenance of the cryostat as required Assist Pathologist in autopsies and confer with the attending pathologist(s) to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized in the completion of examination (e.g., cultures smears; histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, etc.), and notifying all personnel directly involved Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations & support department in being inspection ready Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications: BS Degree required; MS Degree, preferred Graduate of an NAACLS accredited PA Program and pass the ASCP certification exam (maintain ASCP certification - in good standing) 1+ year experience, preferred / (exceptions made for OJT certified Pathologist Assistants, per documentation) Medical terminology Basic PC skills including MS Office, and the ability to learn new software Demonstrate the ability to perform effectively under pressure and work Willing to instruct and train other staff members Incyte Diagnostics is an EOE, including disability/veterans We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package* which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability benefits, a retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO/vacation benefits, and floating holidays. Compensation is commensurate with experience and/or education. Full benefit details can be found here: https://www.incytediagnostics.com/about/benefits/ *The benefits package offered is dependent upon the FTE and employment status. For other great opportunities: visit Incyte Diagnostics: https://www.incytediagnostics.com/about/careers/ Incyte Diagnostics is an EEO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity