Specialized Care Coordinator (Pathologist's Assistant) - Anatomic Pathology
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Specialized Care Coordinator (working title: Pathologists’ Assistant) to act as a primary provider of laboratory services in the Decedent Care Center and a secondary provider in the Surgical Pathology Laboratory. This position requires specialized knowledge such as describing, dissecting, and submitting samples of decedent/human surgical specimens as directed. Other responsibilities include administrating, supervising and teaching staff. This position is 100% time, Monday – Friday, 1st shift, 0800-1630.
Duties to include:
· Performs gross examination and dictation of decedents and surgical specimens.
· Maintains decedent/specimen identification integrity.
· Assists in the organization and coordination of the operations in the Decedent Care Center and Surgical Pathology at the direction of the pathologist(s), Surgical Pathology Lab Supervisor, Assistant Lab Manager or designee
· Assists with maintaining the laboratory to standards which will meet all accreditation and regulatory requirements as needed.
· Assists in training and evaluation of fellows, residents, externs, and staff members.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a Master’s degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be ASCP certified or eligible for certification within one year of employment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Desirable Qualifications:
· Desire demonstrated proficiency in teaching, communication and working well with others.
· Desire experience working in an academic health center.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
