Pathologists Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary:

• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree from a regionally accredited college/university is required.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist’s Assistant program.
• PA (ASCP) Certification.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must practice the customer service skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services.

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.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00