Pathologists Assistant
About The Position
Under the supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologists Assistant provides technical assistance in all areas of anatomical pathology. The role describes and examines surgical specimens, performs autopsy pro-section, obtains appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation, and describes findings. The position may also assist with preparing, processing, and determining needle aspirates and renal biopsies. The position oversees the gross room, frozen section area, and morgue facilities; monitors and accessions specimens; and performs routine gross dissection in consultation with the pathologist. It assists with the preparation and dissection of human surgical specimens and with human postmortem examinations, including specimen collection, documentation, photography, and coordination of special procedures and requests. Additional responsibilities include maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, preparing reports of technological findings, supporting surgical pathology records and protocols, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and helping organize anatomic pathology conferences. The role maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and professional participation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a Pathology Assistant Program, completion of a post-bachelor’s program from an approved school of pathology, or a Bachelor of Science with a background in physiology and anatomy and three years of pathology experience.
- Pathologist Assistant certification, or eligibility to take the certification exam with certification required within 18 months of hire or transfer.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience assisting with gross description and dissection of surgical tissue.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the gross room, frozen section area, and morgue facilities.
- Monitor specimens arriving in the gross room, accession specimens as needed, and perform routine gross dissection in consultation with the pathologist.
- Assist with preparation and dissection of human surgical specimens, including confirming accessioning, gathering clinical history and related data, describing gross anatomy, preparing tissues for processing, obtaining biological specimens, performing special procedures, and photographing specimens and slides as directed.
- Assist with preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations, including confirming legal authorization, reviewing pertinent records, coordinating special techniques and requests, performing examinations and documenting findings, selecting and preparing tissue sections, collecting biological specimens, taking photographs, assisting with clinical-history summaries, and supporting proper body release and restoration.
- Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by monitoring stock, anticipating needs, ordering and expediting supplies, and verifying deliveries.
- Conserve laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies appropriately.
- Prepare reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Assist with administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports, data, filing, photographs, slides, and coding.
- Ensure proper equipment maintenance, adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating anatomic pathology conferences.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
- Perform other related duties as required and directed.
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Job Type
Full-time
