Pathology Assistant - ND
About The Position
The Pathology Assistant, under the direct or indirect supervision of a Pathologist, assists with the preparation and performance of surgical specimen and frozen section dissections and completes accurate gross description dictation. The role participates in problem solving, quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting. The assistant also performs department duties that support delivery of a high-quality product to pathologists, department operations, and patient care. Strong customer service skills are needed to establish and enhance positive relationships with pathologists, co-workers, providers, and others.
Requirements
- Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
- ASCP certification, or readiness to take the ASCP examination with certification obtained before the start date.
- High-level customer service skills to establish and enhance positive working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Prior grossing experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate patient identification on all specimens processed for microscopic examination.
- Dissect simple to complex surgical specimens and provide quality material for routine histology studies and specialized tests as required.
- Obtain pathologist input for accurate gross specimen analysis when appropriate.
- Perform frozen sections and maintain cryostats.
- Dictate complete and accurate gross descriptions.
- Communicate in person and virtually to support timely result reporting and interact professionally and accurately with pathologists and providers.
- Maintain equipment, ensure adequate supplies, and keep the surgical pathology gross cutting area and morgue clean.
- Dispose of tissues and reagents according to standard operating procedures.
- Perform, interpret, and report tests for which the assistant has been validated, according to standard operating procedures.
- Apply knowledge of clinical disease presentations and technical testing elements alongside laboratory findings to support timely and accurate diagnostic results.
- Recognize reasons for discrepant test results and take appropriate corrective action.
- Perform and document quality control and routine preventive maintenance processes.
- Keep the gross bench procedure manual current and review CAP compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organization needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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