Pathologist Assistant

Job Description: Minimum Qualifications:
1. B.S. or M.S. degree.
2. AAPA fellowship status and/or PA (ASCP) or eligible (if not certified prior to employment, must pass ASCP registry within one year of start date).
3. B.A. degree with appropriate science courses AND AAPA fellowship status and/or PA (ASCP).
4. 1 year surgical gross experience preferred
5. Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Tissue Gross Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation
of surgical specimens for Histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.
2. Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain the integrity of the
specimen and patient identification.
3. Describe gross anatomic features of routine and non-routine (complex) surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
4. Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
5. Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
6. May oversee performance of Grossing Technicians
7. May provide training to Grossing Technicians
8. Complete all associated paperwork.
9. Follow the laboratorya^€TMs applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
10. Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
11. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
12. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
13. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
14. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
15. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Additional Job Details: The candidate must have a Master's degree (pathologist Assistant) or equivalent. PA(ASCP)
Location is at a local hospital grossing complex specimens.