[Histonet] Pathologist' assistant, two openings, UCSF

[Morken, Timothy]

UC San Francisco has two Pathologist Assistant openings due to expansion of the service.

Certified, experienced  preferred, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply

One opening is for the Parnassus Campus at Moffitt Hospital (near Golden Gate Park). The other is for the new Mission Bay Hospital Campus near SF Bay.

Apply online at:

http://jobs.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/

Search for "Pathologist assistant"

Job posting  ID's are 8522 and 8374



Job Description


Job ID:


8522


Job Title:


Pathologists' Assistant - Pathology-Morgue (SPEC)


Job Code:


0461


Department:


Pathology-Morgue


Location:

Mission Bay


Full/Part Time:


Full-Time


Appointment Type:


Career


Shift:


8-hour Variable


Weekly Hours:


40 ;  100%


Union Information:


This classification is not represented by a union


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Job Summary



Under the direction of the directors, serves as a technical expert in UCSF Surgical Pathology Gross Rooms, providing technical assistance and direction to trainees and pathologists' assistants (PAs).   The primary role of the incumbent is practitioner, educator and role model for trainees and staff members in grossing the most complex cancer specimens (pancreas, breast, bladder, uterus, ovary, etc.) as well as simple benign resections and biopsies.  It is the role of the PA to continuously interact with the laboratory director(s), site managers, supervisors and designees. The incumbent determines the need to consult with a pathologist, makes technical grossing decisions, troubleshoots and resolves specimen receiving issues.

The incumbent must have the basic knowledge of the full scope of general PA technical duties in the laboratory when required (lab preparation, receiving, accessioning, performing an intraoperative evaluation including cryostat frozen sectioning and staining, gross sectioning, dictation, photography, etc.).  The incumbent must also have a thorough understanding of what and why these sections are essential, and perform duties efficiently (focusing on quality and quantity).   As determined, works variable schedules and rotates at other work sites as needed.  Provides technical support to the Autopsy Service and Histology Laboratory as needed.   Other duties as assigned .

The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations is required.

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence

  *   Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior.  These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency.
  *   Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards.
  *   Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices
  *   Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
  *   Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.
  *   Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets.

Work Environment

  *   Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways.  Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture.
  *   Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility.
  *   Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.
  *   Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments.
  *   Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.


Required Qualifications



  *   A graduate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited pathologists' assistant training program
  *   Bachelor's Degree
  *   ASCP certified or certification-eligible as pathologists' assistant
  *   Certification-eligible candidates must pass the certification examination within one year of hire
  *   Once achieved, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification must be maintained as long as one works in this position
  *   Demonstrated proficiency in teaching, communication and interpersonal skills
  *   Flexibility to orient and work in all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed
  *   Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically understanding of Pathology
  *   Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and perform well under pressure to meet deadlines
  *   Excellent data entry, word processing, spelling, grammar, and editing skills
  *   The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations


Preferred Qualifications



  *   Master's Degree
  *   Current Fellow member of the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA)
  *   Current Member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology
  *   Previous leadership experience in a hospital laboratory
  *   Experience working in the Pathology Department of an academic health center


Licensure/Certification



  *   ASCP certified or certification-eligible as pathologists' assistant
  *   Certification-eligible candidates must pass the certification examination within one year of hire
  *   Once achieved, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification must be maintained as long as one works in this position


Equal Employment Opportunity



The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.




Tim Morken
Pathology Site Manager, Parnassus
Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies
Department of Pathology
UC San Francisco Medical Center
505 Parnassus Ave, Box 1656
Room S570
San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 353-1266 (ph)
(415) 514-3403 (fax)
tim.morken at ucsfmedctr.org<mailto:tim.morken at ucsfmedctr.org>