Facility: North Fulton Hospital

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologist's Assistant an Advanced Practice Professional performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens, in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements. The Pathologist's Assistant assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies. He/she must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens. Additional computer skills beyond this level would provide a valuable contribution. The Pathologist's Assistant photographs specimens and maintains photographic equipment. The Pathologist's Assistant is responsible to the Laboratory Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: General Duties and responsibilities * Performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements. * Assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies. * He/she must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens. * Additional laboratory related computer skills beyond this level are not required but would provide a valuable contribution to the system. * Photographs specimens as needed and maintains photography equipment. * Assists with preparation of frozen sections. * Responsible to the Administrative Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Strives to make the WellStar Statement of Values part of their daily work activity. * Strives to make the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those served top priority. * Works to deliver the best customer service with a human touch. * Works toward providing high-quality healthcare. * Maintains positive interaction with co-workers. * Strives to develop a work environment that is conducive to a satisfying and enriching career. * Maintains positive relationships with Medical Staff. * Uses resources and supplies efficiently to ensure quality and service accessibility. Takes responsibility for meeting general requirements. * Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure. * Adheres to dress code and is neat in appearance. * Wears and displays ID badge appropriately on the upper torso while on duty. * Maintains an organized and clean work area. * Assists with maintaining a neat and clean facility (picks up papers, reports, spills, etc.). * Maintains confidentiality as outlined in system policies. * Limits equipment/computer use to work related functions. * Willingly performs other duties as assigned. * Completes task within designed time lines. * Follows employee conduct expectations as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Takes responsibility for identifying and meeting own learning needs. * Identifies self learning needs and seeks opportunities for improvement. * Participates in 6 hours of education classes per year. * Completes additional designated and required educational classes. * Maintains standards of professional practice. * Recognizes personal limitations and/or seeks assistance as needed. * Attends scheduled department meetings. If unable to attend, reads minutes and documents. Supports and participates in system/hospital/unit performance improvement efforts to enhance and improve services. * Incorporates the philosophy of quality and performance improvement into daily routines. * Actively searches for methods to improve customer service or patient care. * Uses internal resources to enhance knowledge and skill to improve customer service and performance improvement. * Assists other employees to improve their skills and knowledge. Demonstrates principles of team work within the system/hospital/unit. * Acts as a resource and a mentor by understanding a teammates learning needs and abilities and adapting teaching/managing style to meet these needs accordingly. * Assists with team prioritization that effectively utilizes own energy and resources. * Demonstrates ability to give constructive feedback and effectively resolve conflict. * Identifies trust issues and working toward establishing an environment of mutual understanding and respect. * Serves as a positive role model to peers and assigned staff in the delivery of patient care personal conduct, and personal appearance. * Contributes to the development of cohesive group relations. * Ensures and maintains confidentiality in relation to patient/family/significant other/hospital. * Resolves issues through positive problem-solving techniques that promotes integrity of all parties involved. * Responds willingly to special needs of unit/department. * Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling of time. Demonstrates leadership abilities and utilizes sound management principles. * Implements and monitors standards according to policy and procedure. * Assigns responsibilities giving consideration to the skill and experience of staff. * Addresses inappropriate behavior or poor work performances displayed by staff; documents and communicates such to appropriate individual in accordance with system procedures. * Monitors equipment, supplies and reserves on hand and environment to assure for the safe and timely delivery of patient care. * Supervises assigned staff in the performance of their duties including providing input into performance evaluations. * Participates in the orientation/training of employees and students. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Master's Degree in certified Pathologists Assistant APP program. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Certification or eligible for certification by American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years of broad experience as a Pathologists Assistant is preferred if on the job trained. Required Required Minimum Skills: