Pathologist Assistant - Pathology

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

1d

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 an equivalent of the Pathology Assistant-type of work experience.
• Must possess technical and operational knowledge of the Frozen Section Lab and pathology procedures for gross examination of all routine tissues.
• Must have adequate use of both hands.
• Must be able to distinguish color.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to handle contact with deceased patients.
• Must be able to use a microscope and handle clinical instrumentation.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids, bases, and alcohol.
• Must be able to tolerate (low level) exposure to Ionizing radiation, such as Technesium and Prostatic Seeds, (Gamma Radiation).
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to microwaves.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards such as blood borne pathogens and CJD.
• Must be able to handle skin contact with solvents and other chemicals such as, cleanser, 10% bleach, and chemical reagents.
• Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts.
• Must be able to work with immunosuppressed patients, particularly CJD, and frozen section specimens.
• ASCP board of registry certification and current with ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program

Responsibilities

• Gross examination of all routine tissues
• Processing frozen section specimens for the Pathologist
• Providing 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed