CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital, and Hoboken University Medical Center. CarePoint united these three area hospitals to provide 360 degree coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey, and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals. CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.
What You'll Be DoingWhat You’ll Be Doing
Under the supervision of a Pathologist, assistant will assist with preparing and dissecting surgical specimens. Prepares and selects tissue samples for analysis. May record findings or sterilize equipment.
The successful candidate will be able to:
Performs and/or assists pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, evisceration, description autopsy, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens.Supervises and trains entry level resident physicians in pathology methodology and procedures, under guidance and within protocol parameters provided by medical professional staff;.Performs frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters.Coordinates the acquisition of tissue specimens used for research purposes.Maintains digital files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography.Participates in the accessioning and labeling of specimens, specimen storage and disposal, and the maintenance of reagents and equipment.May complete postmortem examination reports.May review, interpret, and present findings.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.What We're Looking For
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program or in a medical or scientific field; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specifiedCompleted degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basisASCP Pathologist’ Assistant (PA) Certification preferredKnowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.Knowledge of accession, dissection, anatomical description, and histological sampling methods and techniques.Records maintenance skills.Knowledge of pathology procedures, protocols, and techniques.Knowledge of procedures, regulations, and standards for the acquisition of human tissue specimens for research.Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.Knowledge of quality standards and requirements for pathology specimen photographs.Knowledge of biological specimen disposition, maintenance and storage procedures and techniques.Knowledge of chemical reagents and equipment used in pathology research.Indeed Sponsored Job Hashtags What We Offer
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Advancement and career development opportunities
Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.
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