Pathologists' Assistant

Pathologists' Assistant

The Pathologists' Assistant provides high-level, specialized technical services in anatomic pathology under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-certified Anatomic Pathologist. The Pathologist's Assistant utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures on patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. In addition, the pathology assistant will prepare for and participate in postmortem cases.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures related to patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology.
• Accessions tissue and body fluid specimens from surgical or other invasive/interventional procedures.
• Performs gross examinations of tissue and body fluid specimens including photography as needed.
• Provides procedural support for frozen sections, FNA and biopsy support for Interventional Radiology, and glomerular assessment and triage for kidney biopsies.
• Ensures appropriate handling of specimens for transport or on site processing and storage.
• Performs autopsies under the Pathologist's supervision.
• Autopsy support includes correct incisions, external examinations, insitu organ inspections and systematic organ removal and dissection.
• Gathers clinical histories, records findings, and submits representative microscopic sections for final review by the Pathologist.
• Ensures compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Adheres to institutional safety policies, hazardous material handling protocols, and standards set by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA, OSHA, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
• Participate actively in quality control monitoring, frozen section turnaround-time tracking, and continuous workflow improvement initiatives.
• Supports leadership by ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operations.
• Completes all staff trainings and maintains competencies.
• Supports orientation and training of personnel when related to professional role.
• Participates actively in performance improvement activities.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required; two years of experience preferred. Master's degree preferred; two years of experience preferred.

PA-ASCP – Certified Pathologist's Assistant, issued by The American Society for Clinical Pathology. Must have an active unrestricted Driver's License.