Pathologists' Assistant
About The Position
Under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory and/or other licensed Pathologist, the Pathologists' Assistant (PA) prepares and performs the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens. Prepares tissue for pathological tests including frozen section diagnosis, cytology specimens, muscle biopsies, ACE specimens, and renal biopsies. Photographs gross and microscopic specimens and assists in preparation of educational conferences. Performs postmortem examinations (<5 year). Addresses daily QAs and monthly QA Reports. Assist with gross description, dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissue for processing. Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program
- NYS pathology assistant license required
- AAPA fellowship or ASCP certification required
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently required
Nice To Haves
- Master of Health Science from a NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant Program preferred
- Previous related experience including surgical pathology, autopsy dissection, histology procedures/techniques, gross dissection of surgical specimens, frozen sections and post-mortem examinations, preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares and performs the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens
- Prepares tissue for pathological tests including frozen section diagnosis, cytology specimens, muscle biopsies, ACE specimens, and renal biopsies
- Photographs gross and microscopic specimens and assists in preparation of educational conferences
- Performs postmortem examinations (<5 year)
- Addresses daily QAs and monthly QA Reports
- Assist with gross description
- Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissue for processing
- Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
