Pathologists' Assistant

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

81d

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Medical Director or designee, assists in gross dissection and description of surgical specimens and provides other support duties related to Anatomic Pathology. The position involves assisting in the preparation and performance of human surgical tissue examinations, completing dissection and gross description of selected surgical cases daily, including inking and tumor staging, and selecting and submitting appropriate sections for routine microscopic examination. The role also includes preparing photographic records of lesions or specimens for documentation, conferences, and/or publications as directed by the pathologist, and establishing and updating the surgical pathology grossing manual as required by CAP and other regulatory agencies. Depending on campus location, the role may also involve assisting in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examinations, initiating and verifying that appropriate authorization is obtained for post-mortem examinations, and collecting various specimens for evaluation. The position requires participation in quality improvement processes, data collection, and compliance with training and competency criteria.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or related science discipline.
• Completion of a NAACLS accredited program.
• CRT-Pathologist Assistant - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology certification upon hire or within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical tissue examinations.
• Completes dissection and gross description of selected surgical cases daily, including inking and tumor staging.
• Selects and submits appropriate sections for routine microscopic examination.
• Prepares photographic record of lesions or specimens for documentation, conferences, and/or publications.
• Establishes and updates surgical pathology grossing manual as required by CAP and other regulatory agencies.
• Assists in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examinations.
• Initiates and verifies that appropriate authorization is obtained for post-mortem examinations.
• Collects routine sections of major organs and tissues for retention.
• Performs autopsy including external exam, in-situ organ inspection, evisceration, and dissection.
• Dictates records and discusses cases with assigned pathologist.
• Assures patient is properly prepared for release to funeral director including appropriate documents and notices.
• Assists pathologist in performing frozen section examinations.
• Participates in quality improvement/process improvements, data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys.
• Completes mandatory online education, including department-specific modules as assigned.
• Attends department meetings, continuing education in-services, seminars, teleconferences, and/or other required meetings.
• Teaches and assists lab assistants, fellows, residents, and other personnel as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees