TITLE:  Pathologist Assistant 

LOCATION: Detroit, MI

SCHEDULE: Day Shift (6:30am-3:00pm) OR Afternoon Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm)

PAY:  $30.00 - $46.00 Hour DOE

This is the pay range that BAHAMA Consulting reasonably expects to pay someone for this position.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

SUMMARY: The Pathologist's Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, which includes gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens; selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (i.e., frozen, and permanent sections for light, electron, and fluorescent microscopy).
• Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens in accordance with surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy). Prepares containers and tissues cassettes.
• Aids in the resident training and credentialing offering technical and teaching to residents in accordance with practice guidelines and the surgical pathology dissection manual. Assesses the resident's level of competency in handling specimens.
• Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed. Maintenance of files is completed by the assigned PA.
• Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality assurance indicators, and business transactions are completed by the assigned PA.
• Performs an autopsy, including external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, submission of tissue sections and dictation or recording of all data from gross analytical and microscopic examinations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college/university is
  required.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program, or previous certification by the American Association of Pathologist's Assistant (AAPA) is required.
• Pathologist's Assistant certification as a PA(ASCP) is preferred.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), STD, LTD, Life and 401(K)

BAHAMA Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.