Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• State Licensure

Job Details

• 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.
• Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, including gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens.
• Selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (frozen and permanent sections for light, electron and fluorescent microscopy).
• Responsible for accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens according to surgical pathology policies.
• Prepares containers and tissue cassettes.
• Aids in resident training and credentialing, offering technical and teaching to residents in accordance with practice guidelines and surgical pathology dissection manual.
• Assesses resident competency in handling specimens.
• Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed and maintenance of files.
• Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository, documentation, quality assurance indicators, and business transactions.
• Aids in quality assurance and quality control plan of the department, focusing on specimen identification, frozen sections, and maintenance of instruments and refrigerators.
• Responsible for inventory of frozen section room and surgical pathology lab supplies, submitting orders and stocking supplies.
• Selects gross tissue and extremities for disposal after reports are finalized.
• Performs 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.

Job Requirements

• Must practice customer service skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services.
• Must be self-directed, flexible, and committed to the team concept.
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Possess interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be willing to instruct others.
• Be open to new learning experiences.

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