Certified Pathologists' Assistant

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for performing high complexity tests in pathology to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease; receiving and grossing tissue samples; assisting in Mohs surgeries; preparing bodies for autopsies and performing autopsy procedures as appropriate; applying procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and maintaining records of patient test results; reporting and recommending solutions to problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; interpreting lab findings with regard to type and quality of specimen and in context of available clinical information and other laboratory data; and reviewing testing processes to assure final results are valid and accurate; supporting pre-analytical processes to ensure timely and appropriate patient care; operating lab equipment independently; resolving uncommon issues that may arise during testing processes, escalating when necessary; troubleshooting equipment issues that arise when running tests independently; learning techniques used in Pathology; analyzing data and information for routine statistical reports and studies; keeping abreast of new methods, advances, and trends through periodicals, meetings, and seminars; and advising team on routine methodology and safety practices.

Promotes learning in others by proactively providing and/or developing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and members; builds relationships with cross-functional/external stakeholders and customers. Listens to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; proactively provides actionable feedback to others and to managers. Pursues self-development; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; leads by influencing others through technical explanations and examples and provides options and recommendations. Adopts new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; champions change and helps others adapt to new tasks and processes. Facilitates team collaboration to support a business outcome. Completes work assignments autonomously and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area and business knowledge to generate creative solutions; encourages team members to adapt to and follow all procedures and policies. Collaborates cross-functionally and/or externally to achieve effective business decisions; provides recommendations and solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Supports the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; identifies resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines. Identifies, speaks up, and capitalizes on improvement opportunities across teams; uses influence to guide others and engages stakeholders to achieve appropriate solutions. Maintains testing and training standards by developing technical and/or non-technical training materials and providing training; participating in the evaluation of relevant personnel competency on an ongoing basis; and identifying training needs, ensuring that personnel receive regular, in-service, and competency training, and completing own training. Maintains compliance and accreditation by developing policies and work instructions in alignment with applicable regulations, license requirements, accreditation standards, and inspection checklists pertaining to laboratories and facilities where testing is performed; leading adherence to all requirements related to the recruitment, processing, testing, storage, and distribution of materials and samples; conducting accreditation inspection processes, including communication with inspectors, lab supervisors, and managers; monitoring the license renewal process; and independently