Pathologists' Assistant - BMC

WVU Medicine•Burbank, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-eligible pathologist. The role includes gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and performance of postmortem examinations. The Pathologists' Assistant may perform surgical and autopsy functions leading up to, but not including, diagnosis. The position is based at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. Work may involve exposure to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, noise, blood and bodily fluids, and infectious disease.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related science field.
Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited pathologists' assistant training program.
Current certification as a Certified Pathologists' Assistant through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Must hold current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided; West Virginia requires a Pathologist Assistant License, while Pennsylvania does not require a state license.
Able to stand and/or sit for long periods.
Unimpaired visual activity, including color differentiation.
Manual dexterity to operate equipment.
Able to lift or pull 25 pounds.
Able to concentrate while organizing tasks, reading, matching identification numbers, and following complex procedures.
Able to follow complex procedures with minimal guidance.
Knowledge of the basic theory behind laboratory instrument operation.

Responsibilities

Prepare, grossly describe, and dissect human tissue surgical specimens.
Prepare for human postmortem examinations.
Accession specimens and obtain clinical histories.
Describe gross features of surgical specimens.
Prepare tissues for processing for light microscopy and special studies.
Obtain samples for studies including flow cytometry, image analysis, research, cytogenetics, cultures, electron microscopy, and immunofluorescence.
Perform special procedures, including review of x-ray imaging, frozen sections, and tumor triage.
Photograph gross specimens, microscopic slides, the body, organs, and other pertinent materials.
Consult with the attending pathologist about special techniques for examinations, including cultures, toxicology, coronary artery perfusion, and enucleation.
Coordinate requests for special specimen sampling, such as for organ transplantation or research.
Perform postmortem examinations, including external examination, in-situ organ inspection, evisceration, organ dissection, and dictation of findings.
Assist with preparation for accreditation inspections, including CAP and Joint Commission inspections.
May instruct, teach, or train in anatomy and physiology, gross pathology, photography, gross dissection of surgical specimens, and autopsy techniques.
May train pathology residents and fellows, pathologists' assistant students, and other pathology laboratory personnel.