Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Pathologists' Assistant - Certified in Seattle, Washington
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a 336 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Seattle Washington. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
Responsibilities
This position performs preparation, gross description and dissection of simple and complex human specimens for histological processing and subsequent diagnosis. Obtains biological specimens for additional testing/studies. Performs special procedures including Faxitron imaging and tumor triaging. Assists with frozen sections and operating room consults. Frontline person between Pathologists and Surgeons/Clinicians. This position also reviews medical chart with Pathologist. Performs postmortem examination and prosection.
"We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work."
Qualifications
We Require
This position requires that the applicant be PA (ASCP) BOR certified and/or a graduate of NAACLS accredited Pathologists Assistant training program and eligible to sit for the exam. Certification must be obtained within 1 year of start date.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Pay Range
$42.51 - $61.64/hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.