Sense - Pathology Assistant Associate

Kaiser Permanente • Honolulu, HI

24d

About The Position

Under direction of other Pathology Assistants, performs and assists in performance of surgical and necropsy examinations as deemed competent. Lays out instruments, prepares remains and performs initial preparation of tissues for study. Handles and maintains accurate identification of various specimens; maintains condition of equipment and clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of other Pathology Assistants, participates in preparation and performance of post-mortem examinations.
• Performs surgical specimen examinations, dissection, gross description and dictation as deemed competent.
• Photographs body, organs, and other specimens; maintains photographic index.
• Arranges and coordinates patients chart and other pertinent data for review with Pathologist.
• Assists in SNOP coding of surgical and necropsy diagnosis and specimens; helps maintain files of SNOP codes.
• Prepares and stores tissue.
• Assists with processing, assessing, and identification of same; obtains specimens for analysis.
• Maintains clean, orderly work area and ensures proper maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Orders adequate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees