Pathologists Assistant

OpTech•Detroit, MI

52d

About The Position

The Pathologist's Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Assists in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examination

Requirements

Must practice the customer service skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services
Must possess the following personal qualities:
Be self directed
Be flexible and committed to the team concept
Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
Possess interpersonal skills and communication skills
Be willing to instruct others
Be open to new learning experiences
Bachelor of Science Degree from a regionally accredited college/university is required.
Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program
OR - PA (ASCP) Certification
OR - Previous certification by the American Association of Pathologist's Assistants (AAPA)

Responsibilities

Responsible for growing by section of surgical specimens, biopsy's, complex cases, assessments and submitting it to surgical pathology
Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, which includes: gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens; selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (i.e., frozen and permanent sections for light, electron and fluorescent microscopy)
Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens in accordance to surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy). Prepares containers and tissues cassettes
Aids in the resident training and credentialing offering technical and teaching to residents in accordance with practice guidelines and the surgical pathology dissection manual
Assesses the resident's level of competency in handling specimens
Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed
Maintenance of files are completed by the assigned PA
Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository
Documentation and quality assurance indicators, and business transactions are completed by the assigned PA
Aids in the quality assurance and quality control plan of the department
Primary responsibility in areas of specimen identification, frozen sections and in the quality control and maintenance of instruments and refrigerators in the work area
Responsible for inventory of frozen section room and surgical pathology lab (E & R-6) supplies
Submits order and stock supplies
Selects gross tissue and extremities for disposal after the reports have been finalized
Performs an autopsy, including external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, submission of tissue sections and dictation or recording of all data from gross analytical and microscopic examinations
Assists in other related duties as directed or as time permits