Pathologists' Assistant

Full Time Pathologists' Assistant

Assist in the preparation and performance of gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens using section guidelines and voice recognition system for dictation as available.

Assist in the preparation and performance of gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.

Under the supervision of a pathologist, describe gross anatomic features, dissect surgical specimens, and prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination to include preparation of frozen section and permanent sections for light microscopy, included picture taking as needed (requested).

Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling of surgical pathology specimens.

Obtain from clinical records case history, laboratory data, copies of scans and X-rays, when indicated.

Assist in coding gross specimens during gross description.

Assist in the organization and coordination of the anatomic pathology grossing for all specimens for both grossing tables.

Be able to update and use Voice Recognition templates as needed, making sure that back-up dictation system also have the same templates.

Troubleshoot Voice Recognition issues.

Assist the pathologist in the preparation, staining and cover slipping of the sample selected for frozen section.

Assists in inventory of designated gross room supplies.

Demonstrate safe use of the grossing table, handsaw, and cryostat.

As needed, prepares specimens for histology.

Assist in the preparation and performance of post mortem examination as needed.

Download cassettes from LIS and/or print additional cassettes as needed.

Accurately enters required information on the LIS, number of blocks and pieces of tissue as needed.

Chooses appropriate samples for decalcification and submits adequately decalcified tissue.

Assists with updating Gross Room Manual as needed.

Maintain an open line of communication with all pathologists and histology laboratory staff.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.