Pathologists' Assistant
About The Position
This role focuses on a broad range of diagnostic and clinical testing services provided to support patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of health conditions within a lab setting. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pathology/Histology duties: Performs basic and applied research and assist with research regarding the cause and effect of diseases. Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area. This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in the preparation, examination, and preservation of pathological specimens, and performing autopsies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pathology or related biological science.
- Certified Pathologist’s Assistant from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required within six (6) months of hire.
- Knowledge of human anatomy and Physiology.
- Attention to detail skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Pathology or related biological science.
- Experience in Pathology.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, gross (exam with the naked eye), and dissect surgical and autopsy specimens.
- Assist with forensic, medicolegal, and hospital autopsies.
- Summarize patient medical records and prepare autopsy reports.
- Prepare tissue for pathological examination and testing, including photography of specimens.
- Complete surgical pathology protocol reports and data, file reports, photographic and microscopic slides, specimen coding and billing code entry.
- Perform proper maintenance of equipment, obtain provision of adequate supplies, clean the surgical pathology suite.
- Instruct pathology residents/fellows, pathologists' assistant students, and other pathology lab personnel.
- Participate in research.
- Procure samples for biospecimen banking.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
