Lead Pathologist Assistant
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Anatomic Pathology and the Director of Surgical Pathology, this role is responsible for preparing surgical and autopsy specimens for microscopic examination. Duties include gross description, dissection, and specimen handling. This position also oversees the daily operations of the Pathology Surgical Suite, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to established policies and procedures. All employees are expected to role model Brown University Health’s core values: Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence Core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus Collaborate
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program required
- ASCP certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA(ASCP)) required or eligible
- Certification must be obtained within a specified time period (e.g., 12 months) if not held at time of hire
- Ability to crouch, reach, and lift as needed for positioning equipment and handling specimens
- Manual dexterity for precise specimen preparation and laboratory tasks
Responsibilities
- Supervise section staff through training, scheduling, directing, and performance evaluation
- Recommend disciplinary actions when appropriate
- Participate in training Pathology residents and medical students in autopsy and laboratory procedures
- Perform gross examination tasks, including: Fixing, cutting, photographing, and sectioning surgical specimens
- Preparing frozen sections
- Utilize the laboratory information system for documentation and workflow
- Assist in performing postmortem (autopsy) examinations
- Oversee daily workflow of the Pathology Surgical Suite
- Develop and maintain section policies and procedures
- Ensure the Section Procedure Manual remains current and accurate
- Coordinate activities with other departmental laboratories
- Monitor laboratory operations for compliance with regulatory standards
- Review daily work records, reports, and quality control data to ensure efficiency and accuracy
- Assist in preparing and monitoring the section budget
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment
- Troubleshoot laboratory equipment issues
- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules
- Participate in evaluation and selection of new equipment
- May represent the department on interdepartmental and intradepartmental committees
- Perform additional duties such as accessioning, billing, and coding
- Complete other assignments as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
