What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologist Assistant position at Raisso?
Job Summary :
Under direct supervision performs gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens. Assists during Autopsies. Prepares frozen section slides. May be required to perform routine histology tasks as well.
Job Responsibilities :
- Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Follows authorized technical procedures when performing patient testing.
- Meets turn-around-times established for testing and reporting patient results Receives specimens into laboratory using appropriate patient identifier and labeling requirements and receives them into the electronic medical record including registration of specimens from outpatients.
- Conducts calibration of instruments and equipment in the laboratory as well as routine maintenance.
- Labels tissue cassettes using block control sheets.
- Assists in the preparation of frozen tissue sections (label, cutting and stain slides).
- Performs gross descriptions of simple and limited pathology specimens as authorized.
- Prepares patients for evisceration for post-anatomical diagnosis during autopsy.
- Works on call for Autopsies.
- Photographs specimens for documentation and conference preparation.
- Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
- Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
- Completes annual competency assessment.
- General Responsibilities : Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience :
proper specimen handling.
Preferred Skills & Experience :
