Pathology Assistant - Baltimore MD

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Type
    Temporary Full Time 

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to various Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions?

 

If you are an Pathology Assistant looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of a large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is your employer!

 

What we have to offer:

    Competitive Compensation: Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $65.00 - $67.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)
    World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
    Futuristic Healthcare: Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical
    research.
    Benefits: There are options for a tax-deferred annuity 401 (k) Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

 

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD 

 

Schedule Options:

    Monday - Friday 1:00 PM -9:30 PM

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff! 
Responsibilities

    A pathologist assistant is qualified by academic and practical training to provide the following services under the general direction and supervision of a pathologist: performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation.
    Obtains specimens from the operating rooms and performs appropriate examination including frozen sectioning and reported gross.
    Specimen photography and radiography as needed.
    Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and investigators.
    Performs gross examination of complex surgical specimens, including dissection, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation (see training checklist for details).
    Consistently verifies patient information on specimen and requisition.
    Accurately dissects specimens and selects proper tissue sections according to department protocol.
    Accurately describes specimens clearly and concisely.
    Performs specimen photography and radiography as needed
    Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and/or researchers and investigators as needed
    Use of the follow equipment/tools: Cryostat, computer, photography equipment, gross stations, dictation systems, telephone/intercom, microscope, cassette etcher, x-ray machine and faxitron, x-ray film developer, and Stryker and bone saws.