What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologist Assistant- Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital position at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic?
- Verifies and processes all specimens delivered to the laboratory. \
- Logs in all specimens delivered to the lab.
- Ensures the proper labeling and specimen container for all specimens received.
- Refers to reference materials or consults supervisor when specimen is in question.
- Follows departmental protocol for sub-optimal and unacceptable specimens.
- Processes lab specimens as defined by departmental protocols.
- Provides instruction as needed on proper specimen collection methods.
Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
Follows the proper procedures for handling sub-optimal specimens
Assists Pathologists in Gross Dissection Room.
Logs autopsies in log book, keeps log up to date.
Performs accessioning in pathology system and labels appropriate tissue cassettes for specimen types; accessions and processing PAP smears.
Prepares sample for laboratory analysis under supervision of a technologist.
Retrieves samples for reanalysis as requested.
Handles calls and inquires regarding special collection, handling and processing procedures.
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