POSITION TITLE: Experienced Pathologist Assistant DEPARTMENT: Anatomic Pathology Lab JOB DESCRIPTION: New to OU Health?  Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package, including a sign-on bonus and possible relocation assistance if you're over 100 miles away! **These positions are available in levels 2-3 based on education, experience, and licenses/certifications** Preferred candidates will have direct experience as a certified PA General Description: Under minimal supervision, performs grossing and dissection of tissue specimens and assist pathologists in performing necropsy examinations.  Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.  * Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.  * 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 all samples.   * 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 us of PPE.   * Assumes responsibility of own professional development and mentors others.   * Completes annual competency assessment.  Minimum Qualifications (Level 2): Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Masters in PA preferred. Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience including 1 year of grossing experience required.  License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Certified by the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) or must be Board eligible for certification by ASCP as a PA, Must obtain licensure within one year of hire.  Minimum Qualifications (Level 3): Education: Bachelor’s Degree and completion of CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, formerly NCCLS, National Committee on Clinical Laboratory Standards) accredited program required. "Grandfather" PA(ASCP) is also acceptable with bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience. Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience required. Certification/Licensure: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA) required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * 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, and meet their needs 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.    * Knowledge and understanding of Surgical Pathology laboratory processes.    * Knowledge of human anatomy, Pathology of disease and medical terminology.  #cb CURRENT OU HEALTH EMPLOYEES - PLEASE CLICK HERE [https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld] TO LOGIN. OU HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE, INCLUDING PTO, 401(K), MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLANS, AND MANY MORE. WE KNOW THAT A TOTAL BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE, DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT, CREATE PEACE OF MIND FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.