Pathologist Assistant Harper Hospital FT Days

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general direction of a pathologist, the Pathologist Assistant supports all aspects of anatomic pathology. The role includes dissection and gross description of surgical specimens, selecting appropriate sections for histologic processing, reviewing clinical information, performing frozen sections, collecting specimens for special studies, and preparing renal biopsy specimens for examination. The assistant also supports training and evaluation of pathology assistant students and residents, maintains laboratory spaces and equipment, and may contribute to procedure documentation, interdepartmental coordination, process improvement, and medical photography.

Requirements

Graduate from a baccalaureate Pathology Assistant program or successfully complete a post-baccalaureate program from an approved school of Pathology Assistants; alternatively, hold a bachelor’s degree in sciences with a physiology and anatomy background and three to five years of pathology experience.
Hold certification as a Pathology Assistant from the American Association of Pathology Assistants (AAPA) or the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or successfully attain certification within six months of employment to retain employment at DMCUL.

Responsibilities

Dissect surgical specimens, dictate gross descriptions, and select appropriate sections for histologic processing under a pathologist’s direction.
Obtain and review pertinent clinical information and history for specimens.
Perform frozen sections using a cryobath, cryostat, stains, and coverslip slides; maintain frozen section equipment.
Collect designated specimens for special studies and the frozen tissue bank.
Conduct training seminars for pathology assistant students on surgical pathology gross dissection techniques and protocols; demonstrate gross pathology procedures to new residents.
Evaluate pathology assistant students’ projects and provide feedback.
Prepare renal biopsy specimens using appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols and examine specimens for adequacy.
Maintain the pathology laboratory, associated facilities, instruments, and equipment in a clean and safe condition according to department safety and OSHA guidelines; obtain and transport supplies needed for gross rooms.
May maintain procedure manuals in accordance with practice guidelines and regulatory requirements.
May communicate with managers of other departments, including operating rooms, emergency rooms, and labor and delivery, and provide specimen triage and CAP requirements guidance.
May participate in interdepartmental problem-solving and process-improvement tasks.
May perform or assist a pathologist or designee with medical photography tasks.