Pathologist Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

9d

About The Position

The Pathologist Assistant performs technical and clerical activities involved in processing tissues and body fluids for examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. The role includes preparing and processing surgical specimens and conducting examinations to ensure specimens are ready for further analysis. Work is performed under the direct supervision and responsibility of a pathologist, contributing to diagnostic accuracy and patient diagnoses.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science with a curriculum that qualifies for high-complexity testing under CLIA.
• Three years of clinical experience.
• Completion of an HSS-approved clinical laboratory training program, or more than three months of documented training in the specialty in which high-complexity testing is performed.
• Strong anatomical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and a meticulous approach to specimen handling and processing.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Pathology Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gross examination and dissection of surgical and autopsy specimens under the direct or indirect supervision of a pathologist.
• Obtain and review pertinent clinical information and history, including imaging studies, laboratory records, and operative records.
• Review cases and histories with surgeons, clinicians, and pathologists as required.
• Coordinate with histology technicians to meet reporting turnaround-time goals by ensuring prompt receipt, accessioning, and processing of submitted pathology specimens.
• Perform frozen-section processing and assist with intraoperative consultations according to department standards.
• Obtain samples for research and other ancillary studies.
• Ensure proper specimen handling and fixation before processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time