Pathologist's Assistant

The Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Pathologist's Assistant to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. Pathologists Assistant primary role is to performs gross analysis of surgical specimens and assists pathologists in anatomical pathology procedures, including autopsy. The preferred candidate has pediatric pathology experience. Essential responsibilities include: Under the direction of the pathologist, performs gross analyses of surgical specimens submitted to the Pathology Department. Accessions specimens accurately, checking labeling and other critical specimen information. Describes specimens appropriately and dictates descriptions in a timely manner. Assists in the performance of autopsies including performance of gross dissections and eviscerations. Assists in histology with accessioning, tissue disposition, and sample delivery. Processes and prepares tissue specimens for review by pathologist. Prepares frozen sections for rapid histologic examination by pathologist. Coordinates training of residents or medical students in surgical pathology as directed by pathologists. Actively contributes to the Department Pathology Quality Management program, including participating in the College of Americal Pathologists (CAP) program compliance and inspection process.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required.
• Completion of accredited Pathologist's Assistant program required.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital pathology department preferred.
• pediatric pathology experience

Responsibilities

• Performs gross analyses of surgical specimens submitted to the Pathology Department.
• Accessions specimens accurately, checking labeling and other critical specimen information.
• Describes specimens appropriately and dictates descriptions in a timely manner.
• Assists in the performance of autopsies including performance of gross dissections and eviscerations.
• Assists in histology with accessioning, tissue disposition, and sample delivery.
• Processes and prepares tissue specimens for review by pathologist.
• Prepares frozen sections for rapid histologic examination by pathologist.
• Coordinates training of residents or medical students in surgical pathology as directed by pathologists.
• Actively contributes to the Department Pathology Quality Management program, including participating in the College of Americal Pathologists (CAP) program compliance and inspection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees