Pathologists Assistant - Exempt

Pathologists Assistant - Exempt - Indianapolis, IN, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

The pathologist assistant - exempt position is intended for individuals currently certified as a pathologist assistant. The individual in this position will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including some escalated issues and troubleshooting quality issues.  The individual will be responsible for conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision. 

Pay range: $88,550+ per year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area.  Help to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff. 
• Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.  
• Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex/complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic processing.  Typically hospital-based, whole organ specimens. 
• Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistants/grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work. 
• May be responsible for orientation, training and training verification of newly hired grossing staff. 
• May perform New Hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and any histotechs performing gross examination. 
• May administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff. 
• Provide input to department manager/supervisor for employee performance reviews 
• May assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs. indirect) for each specimen type for each individual performing gross. 
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types.  This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens 
• Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards. 
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations. 
• Perform troubleshooting when necessary and have the ability to exercise independent judgment, if required. 
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist. 
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director. 
• Coordinate and monitor workflow 
• May act as a key contact person for pathologist, grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes to workflow 
• May be responsible for monitoring HPAP as needed  
• May participate with the development and/or monitoring of quality indicators for the QMP 
• Follow the laboratory’s applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities. 
• Comply with Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to maintain state licensure and/or CMP.  
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor. 

Preferred Work Experience:  

1-year surgical gross experience, including large, complex/complicated specimens 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• AAPA Fellowship status and/or PA (ASCP) (Required)
• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489. (Required)
• NAACLS approved Pathologist Assistant training program (Preferred)