Pathologist Assistant - Pathology

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

95d

About The Position

Responsible for the 'Gross' examination of all routine tissues; processing frozen section specimens for the Pathologist; provides dissection assistance in the Frozen Section Laboratory after the case has initially been assessed by the Pathologist; primary prosector for autopsies, responsible for dissection and dictation for autopsy cases. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Approved Pathologists' Assistant Program or equivalent experience.
• Technical and operational knowledge of the Frozen Section Lab and pathology procedures.
• Ability to use both hands adequately.
• Ability to distinguish color.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle contact with deceased patients.
• Ability to use a microscope and handle clinical instrumentation.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids, bases, and alcohol.
• Ability to tolerate low-level exposure to Ionizing radiation, such as Technesium and Prostatic Seeds.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to microwaves.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to infection hazards such as blood borne pathogens and CJD.
• Ability to handle skin contact with solvents and other chemicals.
• Ability to work around machinery with moving parts.
• Ability to work with immunosuppressed patients, particularly CJD, and frozen section specimens.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP board of registry certification.
• Current with ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gross examination of all routine tissues.
• Process frozen section specimens for the Pathologist.
• Provide dissection assistance in the Frozen Section Laboratory after initial assessment by the Pathologist.
• Act as primary prosector for autopsies, responsible for dissection and dictation for autopsy cases.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree