What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANT position at St. Luke's University Health Network?
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Hours are:
1:30 PM-10:00 PM
OR 2:30 PM -11:00 PM
Performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and perform surgical specimen examinations which includes:
- Responsible for assuring correct accessioning and numbering of all surgical specimens; gross description and dissection of low to high complexity surgical specimens.
- Select and prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination.
- Specimen photography and radiography as needed.
- Summarize the clinical history and procurement of scans, x-rays, lab data, etc., when initiated.
- Responsible for assuring correct coding and filing of surgical reports, photographic and microscopic slides and other anatomic pathology reports and data.
- Use voice-activated transcription system to dictate gross descriptions.
- Assist in preparation of post-mortem examinations and obtains proper and legal authorization for autopsies. In case of error or question, initiate procedures to obtain proper authorization.
- Responsible for assuring the proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supplies and cleanliness.
- Participate in the orientation of new staff, teach/mentor residents and students.
EDUCATION:
- Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program and ASCP BOR certified (or ASCP BOR exam eligible) or completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor, or equivalent in any of the biological or allied health sciences and ASCP BOR certified (with Pathologist Assistant/Grossing experience)
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- Needs to be a graduate of an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program, have completed at least one year of clinical rotations in autopsy and surgical pathology grossing, and be ASCP certified as a PA or eligible to sit for the ASCP certification exam OR have earned a Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or a related field and be otherwise trained as a Pathologists’ Assistant with 5 or more years of experience grossing complex surgical specimens.
- Education must qualify individual for high complexity testing per regulatory guidelines
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