Pathologists Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Pathologists’ Assistant will contribute to the overall efficiency of the Pathology Department and laboratory services in a cost-effective manner.
• Responsible for performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens.
• Supervise the autopsy service and lead the grossing areas of the department.
• Describe and examine surgical specimens and prepare them for histological processing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Residents and technical staff with gross dissections.
• Teach Residents and staff grossing techniques and procedures.
• Support supervisory staff in a team effort to complete work efficiently and optimize workflow.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the morgue to meet patient care needs and regulatory/quality standards.
• Provide expertise and leadership in the autopsy service area.
• Exercise independent judgment and responsibility for technical and administrative decisions for the morgue.
• Assist in autopsy prosections and participate in all aspects of anatomic pathology under a pathologist’s direction.
• Participate in seminars and provide instruction for Residents, medical students, and staff concerning technique and protocols in autopsy and surgical pathology.
• Perform complex surgical resections (pelvic exenterations, Whipple procedures, etc.) and autopsies including grossing, PAD/FAD, and clinical summary.

Experience:

• 2 years as a Pathologists’ Assistant.
• EPIC EMR experience.

Certification: 

• Pathologists’ Assistant qualifications per state requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Gross dissection, surgical pathology, autopsies (including complex resections), teaching/training, leadership, administrative oversight.
• Willingness to float as needed.
• Pending state licenses considered.
• Collaboration with pathologists and supervisory team.