Pathologist Assistant - Full-time - 8:00am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday

Under the general direction of the Pathologist, performs gross description and dissection of complex and simple human surgical specimens; dictates gross findings on selected specimens using appropriate terminology, and submits tissue sections for microscopic review by the Pathologist. The Pathologists’ Assistant obtains patient’s clinical history and maintains/coordinates specimens and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols. As may be required by the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor, Pathologists, Medical Director and/or Laboratory Director, assists in instrument acquisition and special projects.  Laboratory services need to be provided in a timely, accurate manner in order to aid the clinician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Education - Masters Degree required

Experience - Minimum of one year experience preferred.

LIcensure/Certificaiton - Certification as a Pathologist’s Assistant (ASCP), or certification-eligible and must be attained within 6 months of hire. Membership in the American Association of Pathologist’s Assistants preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of the principles and practices of laboratory operation.Strong computer, reasoning and language skills preferred.