Pathologist Assistant
Laboratory
Schedule/Status:
Standard Hours/Week:
General Description:
Provides support to attending pathologists and histology technologists. Primarily processes and dissects (i.e., “grosses”) surgical pathology specimens using standardized methods in accordance with College of American Pathologists’ standards, department procedures, and other relevant regulations and standards. Maintains a calm demeanor, exercises reasoned judgment, and demonstrates a commitment to patient safety and quality of care. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.
- Identifies specimens and determines appropriate sections to analyze; dissects, describes, prepares, fixes, and stores surgical specimens for light microscopy, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, frozen section microscopy, and other ancillary studies.
- Executes imaging techniques and principals used in anatomic pathology as needed.
- Provides technical assistance for hospital initiatives involving gross room processes.
- Collects and processes biobanking tissues and bodily fluids per institutional IRB approved protocols.
- Prepares materials and participates on interdisciplinary meetings (tumor boards, surgical pathology conferences, autopsy conferences).
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with recognized privacy policies and regulations.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area
Formal Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489. Master’s degree preferred. Accredited Pathologist Assistant Program graduates preferred.
- One or more years of experience performing gross examination and evaluation of surgical and/or autopsy specimens. Pathologist Assistant Program graduates require no experience.
- Certification, or certification-eligible, by the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants, American Society of Clinical Pathology, or equivalent recognized organization required upon hire. If certification-eligible upon hire, must obtain within 2 years from hire date.
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.
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