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As a Pathology Assistant, your responsibilities encompass assisting the Pathologists with the grossing of human surgical specimens as well as ambulatory procedures in Ultrasound and the Operating Room.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the preparation and performance of surgical specimen examinations, which include:

+ Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and numbering of all surgical specimens following standard operating procedure with patient identification.

+ Supports Pathology with Ambulatory procedures.(I.e. FNA)

+ Support accession as necessary.

+ Obtain clinical history including scans, X-rays, etc. when indicated.

+ Assist the pathologist in describing gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens and preparing tissue for microscopic examination to include the preparation of light, electron and immunofluorescent microscopy.

+ Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special techniques as directed by the pathologist.

+ Photograph all pertinent specimens and microscopic slides.

+ Assures correct coding and filing of surgical protocols and reports, filing photographic and microscopic slides and maintenance of other anatomical reports and data.

+ Prepares specimens and blocks to send out to a reference lab for additional testing or consultation as needed.

+ Assure proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supply inventory, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.

+ Assist in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology meetings.

+ Assist, initiate, institute, and/or accomplish certain specialized procedures or duties as designated by the Senior Director Lab & Imaging Services, including continuing education lectures, supervisory and teaching responsibilities and any other additional responsibilities assigned by the laboratory administration team.

+ Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and other regulatory agencies (CAP, JCAHO, FDA, etc.) policies.

+ Maintains procedure manuals, as needed.

+ Developed in conjunction with the Medical Director and Department of Pathologists, QA monitors to assure continued safe practices.

+ It involves other departments in project planning and implementation.

+ Supports others in the department and provides help and assistance when possible.

+ Regularly attends and participates in team and or departmental meetings and activities.

+ Keeps others in the department informed of relevant information.

+ Regularly offers and requests constructive feedback and coaching.

+ Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

+ Welcomes patients/customers/employees in a warm, friendly manner.

+ Actively listens and constructively responds to questions and concerns in a timely manner.

+ Ensures that the dignity of the patient/customer/employee is maintained at all times

+ Abides by and upholds the hospital’s service excellence standards.

+ Respects the diversity of the patient/customer/employee population.

+ Demonstrates safe and effective use of equipment.

+ Ensures that the dignity of the patient/customer/employee is maintained at all times.

Required:

+ BS or MS in Anatomic Pathology, Medical Technology or Biological Science or equivalent education.

+ Meets the qualification requirements of testing personnel (42CFR 493.1489) to perform high-complexity testing, and be under the supervision of a qualified pathologist.

+ Experience equal to at least 3 months in a laboratory specialty of Histology and/or Pathology.