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Travel Pathologists' Assistant - $2,338 per week

OU Health - 700 NE 13th

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Job description

    Certification Details
  • State licensure (implied by certification requirement)
    Job Details
  • Under direct supervision performs gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens.
  • Assists during Autopsies.
  • Prepares frozen section slides.
  • May be required to perform routine histology tasks as well.
  • Follows authorized technical procedures when performing patient testing.
  • Meets turn-around-times established for testing and reporting patient results.
  • Receives specimens into laboratory using appropriate patient identifier and labeling requirements and receives them into the electronic medical record including registration of specimens from outpatients.
  • Conducts calibration of instruments and equipment in the laboratory as well as routine maintenance.
  • Labels tissue cassettes using block control sheets.
  • Assists in the preparation of frozen tissue sections (label, cutting and stain slides).
  • Performs gross descriptions of simple and limited pathology specimens as authorized.
  • Prepares patients for evisceration for post-anatomical diagnosis during autopsy.
  • Works on call for Autopsies.
  • Photographs specimens for documentation and conference preparation.
  • Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE.
  • Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
  • Completes annual competency assessment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Job Requirements
  • One (1) to three (3) years of laboratory technical experience required.
  • Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
  • Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
  • Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
  • Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.
  • Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
  • Ability to assist in the pre-analytical phase for specimen procurement, identification and proper specimen handling.
  • Performs troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
  • Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
  • Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
  • Associates Degree Required, candidate must be certified.
    Schedule Information
  • 8 hours per day
  • 40 hours per week
    Additional Details
  • Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field preferred.