Pathologist Assistant

Hello, My name is Rohan Chauhan and I am a Staffing Specialist at APN Software Services Inc. I am reaching out to you on an exciting job opportunity with one of our clients. Client: Eisenhower HealthTitle: Pathologist AssistantReq #: 33095994Location: Rancho Mirage, CA (Onsite)Duration: 3 Months Schedule: Monday-Friday**100% ONSITE** DUTIES: Preparation, gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens including:1. Assuring appropriate specimen identification and accessioning2. Obtaining clinical history, including scans, x-rays, laboratory data, etc.3. Follow CAP Cancer Protocols, AJCC Cancer Staging Manual and AAPA Grossing Guidelines when processing complex cancer cases4. Comply with specimen processing protocols in a uniform manner5. Describing gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, and preparing tissues for histologic processing6. Assuring integrity of specimens by using knowledge of relationship between appropriate specimen and procedural requirements7. Exercises judgment by preserving samples for testing8. Verification of accuracy, and editing of CPT codes for each specimen9. Knowledge of appropriate LIS, EMR and dictation systems10. Obtaining biological specimens such as blood, tissue and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, immunohistochemistry, etc., and performing special procedures including specimen imaging / radiography and tumor triage11. Performing frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters12. Maintaining quality control / assurance activities and records13. Photographing all pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides14. Performing duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports and data.15. Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting of instrumentation for the safe and routine operation of equipment16. Assuring proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite17. Assisting in the orientation of new personnel as directed by the laboratory directoryOther Responsibilities:1. Completes special projects as requested2. Resolves procedural problems with consultation. Reports appropriate results and problems to Pathologist(s)3. Performs and documents quality control and QA procedures as required by various accrediting agencies and hospital regulations4. Performs administrative, teaching and other duties as assigned

Skills: Specific Skills, Knowledge, Abilities RequiredVerbal and written communication skillsAbility to learn complex tasksOrganizational skillsProblem solving skillsMathematical and reasoning skillsTeam building and collaborative problem solving skills.Computer skills

Licensure/CertificationRequired: ASCP board of certificationExperiencePreferred: 1 year Pathologists’ Assistant

EducationRequired: Bachelor’s degreePreferred: Graduate of NAACLS accredited Pathologist’s Assistant Training ProgramPreferred: Master’s degree or higher degree

Regards,Rohan Chauhan.APN Software Services Inc39899 Balentine Dr, Suite 385Newark, CA 94560Phone: 510-870-1008Fax: 510-623-5055Email: rohan@apninc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/born-to-dominate/“Ranked Top Work Places 2020” (Ranked Top Work Places 8 years in a row)“Certified Minority Business”“Ranked Top 50 Organizations for Diversity”“Ranked Top 2012 Diversity Business”