Pathologist Assistant - College of Medicine Pathology

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Job Title:

Pathologist Assistant - College of Medicine Pathology

Department:

Medicine Pathology

40% Performs all aspects of tissue prosection of biopsy and regular surgical cases; accurately identifies tissue, tissue containers and requisitions for proper case evaluation; uses dictation equipment to create specimen gross descriptions; follows templates for standardized approach to tissue prosection; uses pathology information system to electronically record all case entries; observes all safety rules and regulations for biohazard level 2 laboratory; takes pictures of interesting specimens as specified in the grossing templates for research, clinical and educational purposes

25% Conducts intraoperative consultation responsibilities to include frozen sections, lymphoma workups, preparing breast specimens for fixation and working with surgeons to grossly assess margins and obtain appropriate orientation of complex specimens; maintains necessary skill to safely and effectively operate cryostat equipment; prepares and stains frozen section slides; prepares specimens for flow cytometry, electron microscopy and other tests; provides assistance with procurement of tissue for research; utilizes the virtual microscope for telepathology cases

20% Provides didactic training to pathology residents and Pathologists’ Assistant students in gross dissection and intraoperative consultation responsibilities

5% Uses bone saw; performs decalcification of bone specimens; accessions surgical pathology specimens into pathology information system applying knowledge of appropriate billing guidelines; answers laboratory phone, assists couriers/hospital staff at specimen drop-off window and retrieves specimens for pick-up sites and ORs

5% Performs and/or assists in the performance of autopsies, including rotating weekend coverage and occasional weekday vacation/sick day coverage in the morgue

5% Participates in CME programs offered and mandated; participates in programs to continue individual growth and development; performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Location:

Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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