Pathologist Assistant
Core
Assists pathologists in surgical pathology services, including specimen preparation, grossing, dissection, and autopsy procedures.
Role type
Pathologist Assistant (IC)
Builds
Surgical pathology reports and tissue analysis for diagnostic use
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Pathology
Required skills
Surgical specimen preparation, grossing and dissection, tissue identification, autopsy assistance, toxicological/viral/bacteriological assay collection, special histologic procedures, regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA), laboratory safety protocols
Preferred skills
1 year of practical laboratory experience
Technologies
Faxitron, grossing equipment, histologic staining protocols
Responsibilities
Verify patient and specimen identification, triage specimens from surgery, dictate gross findings, label and store gross tissue, photograph specimens, coordinate specialized procedures, maintain records for autopsies, monitor and order supplies
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC