Pathologists Assistant

Kaiser Permanente • Redwood City, CA

69d

About The Position

Provides anatomic pathology services under the control and supervision of a pathologist by assisting in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and human postmortem examinations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, allied health sciences or related field.
• Pathologist's Assistant Certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of PC applications required.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year of prior Pathologist Assistant experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains biological specimens for analysis.
• Performs special procedures such as coronary artery perfusion studies, tumor triage, and faxitron (x-ray) under the direction of the pathologist.
• Prepares human surgical specimens for gross description and dissection.
• Describes gross anatomic features and prepares tissue for histological examination.
• Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and obtains clinical history.
• Photographs all pertinent specimens and microscopic slides as directed by a pathologist.
• Obtains the patient medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist.
• Performs postmortem examinations including external examinations, in situ organ inspections, evisceration, and dissection.
• Dictates or records data such as organ weights, presence of body fluids, and gross anatomic findings.
• Selects and prepares gross tissue sections for frozen section analysis.
• Gathers and organizes clinical information and data for completion of the autopsy report.
• Ascertains proper legal authorization for autopsy as directed by a pathologist.
• Notifies physician in charge, funeral home, and all other authorities prior to beginning dissections.
• Coordinates special requests for specimen sampling.
• Releases the body to the correct mortuary following proper restoration and indicating any biohazards.
• May perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols.
• May supervise the work of laboratory techs and assistants.
• Confers with pathologists to identify special techniques and procedures necessary.
• Responsible for assuring proper maintenance of equipment and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
• Assists in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree