Pathology Assistant

LabMinds Staffing & Recruiting•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct or indirect supervision of a Pathologist, the Pathology Assistant (PA) assists in the preparation and performance of surgical specimen and frozen section dissections and completes accurate gross description dictation. The PA actively participates in problem-solving, quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting, while maintaining high-level customer service relationships with pathologists, providers, and team members.

Requirements

Graduation from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
Board certified as a Pathologists' Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (PA-ASCP), or ASCP exam-ready with certification achieved prior to the start date (verified via HR primary sources).

Nice To Haves

Prior grossing experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain strict accuracy of patient identification on all specimens processed for microscopic examination.
Perform surgical specimen dissections ranging from simple to complex, providing quality material for routine histology and specialized testing.
Consult with pathologists for accurate gross specimen analysis as appropriate.
Dictate complete and accurate gross descriptions.
Perform frozen sections and maintain cryostats.
Ensure cleanliness, proper equipment maintenance, and adequate supply inventory in the surgical pathology gross cutting area and morgue.
Safely dispose of tissue specimens and chemical reagents according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform, document, and monitor quality control procedures and routine preventive equipment maintenance.
Maintain and update the gross bench procedure manual and ensure ongoing CAP compliance.
Recognize technical discrepancies or abnormal findings in Anatomic Pathology and execute appropriate corrective actions.
Perform, interpret, and report validated tests according to established clinical SOPs.
Apply clinical knowledge of disease presentations to facilitate timely and accurate diagnostic reporting.
Communicate effectively (in person and virtually) with pathologists and care providers to report timely results.