Pathologists' Assistant

Driscoll Children's Hospital•Edinburg, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathologists’ Assistant provides high-level, specialized technical services in anatomic pathology under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-certified Anatomic Pathologist. The Pathologist’s Assistant utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures on patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. In addition, the pathology assistant will prepare for and participate in postmortem cases.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required
PA-ASCP – Certified Pathologist’s Assistant, issued by The American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Must have an active unrestricted Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
two years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures related to patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology.
Accessions tissue and body fluid specimens from surgical or other invasive/interventional procedures.
Performs gross examinations of tissue and body fluid specimens including photography as needed.
Provides procedural support for frozen sections, FNA and biopsy support for Interventional Radiology, and glomerular assessment and triage for kidney biopsies.
Ensures appropriate handling of specimens for transport or on site processing and storage.
Performs autopsies under the Pathologist’s supervision. Autopsy support includes correct incisions, external examinations, insitu organ inspections and systematic organ removal and dissection.
Gathers clinical histories, records findings, and submits representative microscopic sections for final review by the Pathologist.
Ensures compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Adheres to institutional safety policies, hazardous material handling protocols, and standards set by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA, OSHA, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Participate actively in quality control monitoring, frozen section turnaround-time tracking, and continuous workflow improvement initiatives.
Supports leadership by ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operations.
Completes all staff trainings and maintains competencies.
Supports orientation and training of personnel when related to professional role.
Participates actively in performance improvement activities.
Must have reliable transportation.