Pathologists' Assistant - Casual

SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a casual Pathologists' Assistant to join our team. This casual role will work on an as needed basis. Purpose of position: Under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty performing, teaching, planning, evaluating, and coordinating activities in the Surgical Pathology and Autopsy Services section of the Laboratory RESPONSIBILITIES: - Performs specimen gross examination - Selects, dissects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination - Performs frozen sections - Performs gross and microscopic photography - Prepares and utilizes necessary materials for teaching, training and evaluation of students (pathology residents, non-pathology residents, and medical students) and technical staff - Assists with and/or presents teaching conferences - Reviews autopsy authorization and patient information and proceeds accordingly - Performs autopsies as scheduled (examination, inspection, specimen collection, photography) - Assists in the preparation of the preliminary anatomic diagnoses of the autopsy - Maintains specimen storage (both short and long term) to meet regulatory, legal and teaching requirements - Collects data for and assesses quality indicators for surgical pathology - Maintains reliability and functionality of all tests systems as assigned - Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards - Assists in the evaluation of equipment and instrumentation - Writes procedures and provides technical direction as needed to staff - Assists with billing and audits and assurance of compliance

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and completion of formal Pathologists’ Assistant training program -OR- - An approved equivalent combination of education and three years or more of on the job training experience Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: - Customer service skills License/Certifications: - Certification or eligibility for certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), OR an approved equivalent - As a condition of employment, those hired "as eligible" must become certified within 24 months of hire