Pathology Assistant Per Diem

Pathology Assistant

Assists pathologists by participation in the examination, dissection, and processing of tissues, and in gross autopsy dissection, under the direction of a board-certified, licensed pathologist.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Bachelor in Science Degree in biological sciences, allied health sciences or related field or Bachelor's in Arts Degree with relevant certifications or experience.

Experience:

Two years previous experience as Pathology Assistant required. Graduate from an NAACLS approved Pathology Assistant training program preferred.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:

Possesses analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.

Special Training:

Graduate of certified Pathologists' Assistant program recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), preferred.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:

8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Essential Functions

• Assures appropriate specimen accessioning and obtaining clinical history, including scans, x-rays, laboratory data, etc.
• Describes gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, and preparing tissues for histologic processing.
• Obtains biologic specimens such as blood, tissue, and toxicological materials for studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, immunohistochemistry, and other studies.
• Participates in gross and microscopic specimen photography.
• Performs duties relating to administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports, and data, including filing reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides, assuring the completion of specimen coding, and assisting in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
• Prepares human post mortem examinations, including ascertaining proper legal authorization for autopsies; retrieving the patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist; conferring with the attending pathologist to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized (e.g., cultures, smears, histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, and other studies) and notifying personnel directly involved with the post mortem examination.
• Assists the pathologist to coordinate communication and notification of physicians and allied health personnel directly involved in providing care to the diseased patient.
• Performs post mortem examinations, including: external examination, in-situ organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, and dictation or recording of data such as organ weights, presence of body fluid, etc., and gross anatomic findings.
• Selects, prepares, and submits appropriate gross tissues for histologic sections and special studies.
• Prepares body for release.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activitiesOccasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Squat/kneel/crawl, Taste or SmellContinuous physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or HearLifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program