Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
BOISE, IDAHO
SUMMARY :
Under the direction of a qualified pathologist, provides services in anatomic pathology in the areas of autopsy, surgical pathology, and specialized services. Performs or assists in human postmortem and surgical specimen examinations. May assist, initiate, institute and accomplish certain specialized procedures or duties as designated by the supervising pathologist or laboratory director.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in health science or a related field required.
1 year of Pathology Assistant training in an accredited program required.
Experience as a Pathologist's Assistant required.
Membership in the American Association of Pathologist's Assistants preferred.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).
Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to patients.
Performs or assists in human postmortem examinations, frozen sections and FNAs.
Correctly obtains appropriate tissue and/or fluid analysis.
Ensures proper restoration of the body for acceptable release to the funeral director.
Describes gross appearance, performs complete dissection, selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
Highlights and Benefits
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.
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Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
Best Large Employer, Forbes
Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health
The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II)
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of lif
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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