Lead Pathologists' Assistant

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Lead Pathologists' Assistant? At MSO - FPS North Texas Division, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

MSO - FPS North Texas Division, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Lead Pathologists' Assistant like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lead Pathologists' Assistant is a staff position responsible for assisting pathologists in performance of surgical pathology services. Under the general supervision of the pathologist, works independently when performing professional duties associated with examination and/or preparation of the surgical pathology specimens.

The Lead Pathologists' Assistant for the North Texas Division is responsible for the supervision and oversight of all Pathologists' Assistants in the Division under the Supervision of the Division’s Operations Director and the Division Medical Director. Aside from the general duties of a Pathologists' Assistant, as defined below, this individual is assigned certain administrative and supervisory duties, including but not limited to:

• Scheduling of Pathologists' Assistants to assure coverage of all hospitals.
• Working with the Medical Directors of each site for initial and ongoing competence assessment and evaluations.
• Working with Quality staff on annual OPPEs.
• Responsible for Pathologists' Assistants related regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Alignment and implementation of best practice, in the grossing of complex specimens.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities. • Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Confer with and share with other HCA Pathologists' Assistants relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base.
• Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist.
• Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histological procedures and special stains when appropriate.
• Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.
• Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation.
• Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Pathologist’ Assistant program required; Masters preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years’ experience in a hospital based pathology laboratory setting.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Pathologists' Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.