PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT - ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY

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The Pathologist Assistant (PA) plays a critical role in supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment by independently performing complex specimen dissections and related tasks. Working in close collaboration with pathologists, this position ensures efficient laboratory operations, adapts techniques for challenging cases, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of pathology practices. This role requires independent decision-making and frequent interaction with internal staff and external medical professionals

A. Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Perform Technical PA Duties: Under the supervision of the Laboratory Medical Director, execute core responsibilities, including specimen accessioning, intraoperative consultations (e.g., frozen sections and staining), triage, gross examination, dictation, and specimen photography. Apply grossing protocols with precision, ensuring quality and efficiency
• Support Autopsy Services: Participate in autopsy procedures as required
• Exercise Independent Judgment: Make autonomous decisions regarding grossing and specimen processing with minimal supervision
• Utilize Laboratory Information Systems: Operate the Anatomic Pathology information system proficiently to streamline and support laboratory operations
• Surgical Specimen Dissection and Processing: Verify accurate specimen identification and accessioning
• Gather relevant clinical history (e.g., imaging, lab data) in consultation with pathologists
• Collaborate with pathologists to describe gross anatomical features, including specimen dimensions, anatomical structures, and disease characteristics (e.g., tumor size, margins)
• Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissue for processing
• Oversee equipment maintenance, supply inventory, and cleanliness of the grossing room

B. Non-Primary Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)

• Postmortem Examination Support: Review patient charts and relevant data for case preparation; coordinate with pathologists to determine required techniques and notify involved personnel
• Under pathologist supervision, with the assistance of a diener, perform postmortem examinations, including external inspection, in situ organ review, evisceration, dissection, and documentation of findings (e.g., organ weights, fluid presence, gross abnormalities)
• Assist in compiling clinical history summaries for preliminary autopsy reports
• Ensure proper body release procedures, including restoration and biohazard identification
• Manage equipment, supplies, and cleanliness of the autopsy suite
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Anatomic Pathology Manager and Laboratory Director

A. Education Required:

• Master of Health Sciences Pathologists' Assistant (A-PTA-MHS)

B. Experience Preferred:

• 2 years of experience as an ASCP certified Pathologist Assistant.

C. Credentials, Certifications, Licenses Required:

• ASCP certified Pathologist Assistant