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Pathologists' Assistant (PA)It's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health Schwitalla HallWorker Type: RegularJob Summary: The Pathologists' Assistant (PA) acts as a provider of anatomic pathology services and has specialized knowledge which includes describing, dissecting, and submitting samples of human surgical and autopsy specimens for review and diagnosis by a pathologist. The PA-Academic is the main resource for pathology residents' training in the grossing laboratory as well as the autopsy suite. It is also the role of the PA-Academic to continuously interact, assist, and consult with the faculty and staff pathologists to provide support to their roles as diagnosticians.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESEducates pathology residents in the grossing laboratory, autopsy suite, and other areas as required.Maintains specimen identification integrity at all times.Performs gross examination and dictation of surgical and autopsy specimens.Maintains instrumentation as needed in all areas of anatomic pathology.Assists in the organization and coordination of operations in surgical pathology and autopsy pathology.Maintains accreditation standard requirements in all areas of anatomic pathology.Collects and maintains data for the department and reports on quality performance for anatomic pathology as required.May perform administrative and clerical duties as needed.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONMaster's degree in ScienceEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Pathologists' Assistant (PA) within 6 months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: Prfee PA-Pathology Surgical PathologyScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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saint louis, MO, 63104, US
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