Hourly Wage Estimate: $42.14 - $63.20 / hour
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
HCA HealthONE Aurora
1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Pathologists' Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
HCA HealthONE Aurora is a 269-bed acute care hospital located in Aurora, Colorado. Our hospital includes campuses across the Greater Denver area, including HCA HealthONE Centennial, HCA HealthONE Spalding Rehabilitation and the HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center. As part of the HCA HealthONE network, we provide a connected patient care journey, backed by the global resources of HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
-
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
-
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
-
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
-
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
-
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
-
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
-
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
-
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
-
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
-
Colleague recognition program
-
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pathologists' Assistant PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
DUTIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
- Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities.
-
Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
-
Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistant’s relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base.
-
Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
-
Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
-
Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histological procedures and special stains when appropriate.
-
Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.
-
Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation. Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs.
-
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
-
Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”. Last Update: February 2020
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree required;
-
Masters preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum three to five years’ experience in a pathology histology laboratory setting.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
- Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred
-
3-5 years grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or Master’s degree
Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pathologists' Assistant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
