Pathology Assistant PRN

The Pathologists’ Assistant is a staff position responsible for assisting pathologists in performance of surgical pathology services. Under the general supervision of the pathologist, works independently when performing professional duties associated with examination and/or preparation of the surgical pathology specimens.
 

• Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities.
• Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistants relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base.
• Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
• Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histological procedures and special stains when appropriate.
• Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.
• Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation. Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Bachelors of Science
• ASCP Certification preferred
• 3-5 years grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification

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