Trainer - Pathologist Assistant
Job Details
**Level**
Experienced
**Job Location**
Phoenix - CC16 - Phoenix, AZ
**Remote Type**
N/A
**Position Type**
Full Time
**Education Level**
4 Year Degree
**Salary Range**
Undisclosed
**Travel Percentage**
Negligible
**Job Shift**
Undisclosed
**Job Category**
Biotech
Description
**Position Summary**
The Trainer - Pathology Assistants is responsible for assisting the assigned Pathologists in organizing and performing many aspects of the pathology portion of a study. This includes performing upfront Pathology report review, marking/microdissecting areas of tumor, and other pathology tasks, as assigned. Other duties may include ordering appropriate tests based on tumor site, microscopic evaluation of CISH and IHC stains and performing quality assurance steps.
**Job Responsibilities**
+ In addition to their duties listed below, the PA will coordinate and support the training of the PA team members. Working closely with the Technical Supervisor – Pathology Operations.
+ Reads Pathology Reports to determine the primary site of the specimen.
+ Demonstrates the ability to identify areas of tumor on a stained NFR slide and collect the tumor areas for molecular analysis using Micro and Macro techniques.
+ Ability to identify, mark and measure tumor areas on H&Es.
+ Maintains a clean workstation.
+ Responsible for asking a Pathologist for help when they have a question about a case.
+ Organizes slides, data, generates tables, and assists with any other requests.
+ Demonstrates the ability to accurately prioritize and triage specimens, handles and disposes of specimens and chemical waste based on the laboratory’s procedural manual, and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
+ Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors and the company.
+ Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests as required. Maintains all necessary documentation and logs.
+ Reports all concerns of test quality and/or patient or employee safety to a Supervisor or Safety Officer.
+ Has a good understanding and working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.
+ Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
+ Maintains laboratory procedures. Ensures compliance to applicable policies and procedures by laboratory personnel. Recommends changes as needed.
+ Performs and documents the operation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of microdissection equipment.
+ Communicates, and keeps Supervisor abreast of laboratory problems and non-conformities.
+ Fosters a unified culture and promote a positive work environment by collaboration, cooperation, sharing of information and mutual teamwork.
+ The proficient pathologist assistant:
+ Ability to assess tumor content of tissue and order the appropriate testing.
+ Identifies missing/wrong information and opens discrepancies to resolve before the case is activated.
+ Ability to assess CISH stains for gene amplification.
+ Screens IHC stains for protein expression and assesses CISH stains for gene amplification.
+ Maintains high degree of technical knowledge in the Pathologist Assistants daily responsibilities, and assists in training of peers and new hires.
**Requirements**
+ Relevant qualifications in the technical aspects of pathology.
+ Ability to work under routine and stressful situations in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Practical and current knowledge in all appropriate laboratory disciplines.
+ Experience in working with a team of microdissection technicians within a CLIA certified environment (preferred).
+ Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals, as well as quality control procedures and regulations.
+ Strong quantitative skills. Proven problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
+ Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills. Proven attention to detail with effective organizational skills.
+ Effective interpersonal and team skills.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
+ Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) – Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement.
+ Ability to communicate effectively.
+ Requires a high degree of care and attention with strict adherence to defined clinical testing protocols.
+ Communication – Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results.
+ Teamwork – Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.
+ Customer Service Focus – Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations.
+ Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening and reference verification. Also, individual must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based jobs, if not currently employed by Caris Life Sciences.
Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience
+ Certified as a foreign trained Medical Doctor, Cytotechnologist (ASCP), Pathologist Assistant (ASCP or AAPA) preferred.
+ Two years laboratory experience in a pathology laboratory.
+ Relevant qualifications in the technical aspects of pathology.
+ Be a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State in which the laboratory is located or have earned a doctoral, master’s or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or
+ Have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or have the equivalent education and training that includes:
+ At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses. If the 24 semester hours were in science courses then that must include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination and
+ Have laboratory training that includes either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS or at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing or
+ Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA on or before February 28, 1992 as defined below or
+ On or before April 24, 1995 be a high school graduate or equivalent and have either graduated from a medical laboratory or clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS or successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
+ In order to qualify as high complexity testing personnel CLIA prior to February 28th, 1992 the individual must have met or could have met the following qualifications for technologist.
+ Have earned a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from an accredited university; or
+ Have successfully completed 3 years of academic study (a minimum of 90 semester hours or equivalent) in an accredited college or university, which met the specific requirements for entrance into a school of medical technology accredited by an accrediting agency approved by the Secretary, and has successfully completed a course of training of at least 12 months in such a school; or
+ Have earned a bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences and, in addition, has at least 1 year of pertinent full-time laboratory experience or training, or both, in the specialty or subspecialty in which the individual performs tests; or
+ Have successfully completed 3 years (90 semester hours or equivalent) in an accredited college or university as follows:
+ For those whose training was completed before September 15, 1963 at least 24 semester hours in chemistry and biology courses of which at least 6 semester hours were in inorganic chemistry and at least 3 semester hours were in other chemistry courses and at least 12 semester hours in biology courses pertinent to the medical sciences; or
+ For those whose training was completed after September 14, 1963, 16 semester hours in chemistry courses that included at least 6 semester hours in inorganic chemistry and that are acceptable toward a major in chemistry; 16 semester hours in biology courses that are pertinent to the medical sciences and are acceptable toward a major in the biological sciences; and 3 semester hours of mathematics; and has experience, training, or both, covering several fields of medical laboratory work of at least 1 year and of such quality as to provide him or her with education and training in medical technology equivalent to that described in this section; or
+ With respect to individuals first qualifying before July 1st, 1971, the technologist was performing the duties of a laboratory technologist at any time between July 1st, 1961, and January 1st, 1968, and has had at least 10 years of pertinent laboratory experience prior to January 1st, 1968.
+ Physical Demands
+ Will work at a computer some of the time as well as need to keep inventory and ordering records requiring the use of copiers, fax machines, and PDF scanners.
+ Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail. Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.
+ Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
+ Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
+ Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
+ Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
+ May have exposure to high noise levels in the data center, fumes and bio-hazardous material in the lab environment. Exposure to formaldehyde, xylene, DAB and alcohol which emit fumes. The formaldehyde, xylene, and DAB are carcinogenic.
+ May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents.
+ Must possess ability to use a microscope for extended periods of time.
+ May have exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.
CLIA/NYS/CAP/ISO 15189 2012
+ Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
+ Each individual performing high complexity testing must:
+ Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;
+ Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
+ Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;
+ Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance;
+ Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director;
+ Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications; and
+ Perform high complexity testing under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor as defined in the CLIA regulations.
Other
+ This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or Holidays.
_This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time._
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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