Pathologist Assistant

Yale New Haven Health • Westerly, RI

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologist Assistant prepares surgical specimens for examination, dictates test results, operates photographic equipment, and performs related duties. The role includes gross dissection, dictation, microscopic examination, frozen section cases, clinical histories, examination summaries, and assisting with histology preparation of specimens.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology.
• Successful completion of an accredited Pathologist's Assistant program.
• Three to six months of job-related experience to become familiar with procedures, techniques, and equipment used in performing the work.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process surgical pathology specimens, including fixing, cutting, photographing, and sectioning them.
• Write and maintain section procedures in compliance with CAP guidelines.
• Investigate and document problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Follow established guidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent, or specimen problems.
• Comply with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety.
• Participate in staff meetings and help promote effective working relationships.
• Conduct work activities in accordance with patient- and family-centered values and respect the rights and wishes of patients, visitors, and patients' families.
• Monitor Copath interfaces for proper performance.
• Perform gross dissection, dictation, microscopic examination, frozen section cases, clinical histories, and examination summaries.
• Assist with histology preparation of specimens.
• Operate photographic equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level