The Pathologists' Assistant performs post-mortem examinations, assists with surgical pathology specimen processing, and conducts frozen section procedures. They also provide training and education to pathology residents and fellows regarding technical and procedural skills.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and possess a current license to practice as a Pathology Assistant. Certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is preferred, along with 0-1 years of technical experience.
Assists pathologists with post mortem examinations, organ preparation, dissection, and evisceration. Works with frozen section tissue and intraoperative consultation requests. Assists in instructing residents and fellows on procedural and technical skills related to surgical pathology.
Responsibilities
Assists in the training of surgical pathology and autopsy techniques and
procedures to residents and fellows; assists in training of surgical pathology
specimens inclusive of gross dissection, reporting, and submission for histologic
processing to pathology residents and fellows; assists in training pathology
residents and fellows with frozen section procedures and special procedures;
assists in training pathology residents and fellows with accurate block selection and
appropriate sampling of lesions and pertinent normal/negative findings.
Assists in training pathology residents and fellows with selecting appropriate
ancillary testing and special autopsy procedures; assists in training pathology
residents and fellows with correlation between preliminary and final autopsy
diagnosis; educates Residents/Fellows utilizing departmental case presentations
and conferences; performs professional duties associated with the preparation and
performance of autopsy pathology and post-mortem examination.
Assists in the performance of an autopsy examination by ascertaining proper legal
authorization; obtains and reviews the patient's chart and other clinical data and
studies; initiates procedures when resolving problems related to proper clearance
and consent for autopsy; confers with the pathologists to identify special
techniques or procedures that are required (immunopathology, electron
microscopy).
Participates in post-mortem prosection, evisceration and subsequent dissection;
obtains specimens for biological and toxicologic analysis; performs specialized
procedures including frozen sections, histological procedures and special
procedures; prepares tissue for frozen sections utilizing histologic procedures.
Participates in conduct of frozen section examinations; selects and preserves
tissue for special studies to include immunopathology, electron microscopy, special
stains and flow cytometry; prepares and processes frozen section tissue in a timely
accessioning, pertinent clinical information and studies; dissects surgical
specimens while describing the gross anatomic features and ensuring proper
submission for histologic processing.
Obtains and submits specimens for additional ancillary procedures
(immunostaining, flow cytometry); dissects and processes frozen section
specimens for evaluation by an Attending Pathologist; assists Pathologists with
eviscerations and obtaining appropriate sections for microscopic examination.
Photographs all pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides; serves as
liaison between the laboratory and staff physicians, lab sections and department
heads; collaborates with hospital physicians, lab sections and department heads
on pertinent matters in order to maintain quality service.
Assists in the conduct of quality assurance within Pathology; monitors safety
compliance; monitors quality/assurance activities and records.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered
essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not
mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and relatedexperience.
Current License to practice as a Pathology Assistant required, plus specialized
certifications as needed.
Certification as Pathologists’ Assistant through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), preferred.
0-1 years of technical experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
