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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital, Lab Hartford, CT

You would be responsible for gross descriptions, dissection of surgical specimens and preparation of tissue for processing by the Histology laboratory. evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist.

What You Will Do:

+ Perform and/or supervise post-mortem examination, including review of patient’s clinical history

+ Evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist.

+ Responsible for teaching and special activities as designated by the System Director or his/her designee **.** Train and mentor PA students.

Position Hours:

40 hours, Day shift

Minimum Requirements** **_:_

+ Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program for Pathologists’ Assistant.

+ New graduates or those completing training by a certified Pathologists’ Assistant program. Must have some experience grossing highly complex specimens in a hospital setting and performance of autopsies

+ Certification by ASCP as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA); or obtain within 6 months from date of hire

+ Demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication and teamwork skills. Works with a limited degree of supervision with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team

• Opportunity to work closely with management in implementing changes and strategic goals

• Continuing education opportunities spanning all laboratory disciplines

• Competitive Benefits Package

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran