Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Pathologists Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a member of a

team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examination.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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).

2. Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of

specimens in accordance to surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy). Prepares containers and tissues cassettes.

3. 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 residents level of competency in handling specimens.

4. Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed. Maintenance of files are completed by the assigned PA.

5. Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality assurance indicators and business transactions are completed by the assigned PA.

6. Aids in the quality assurance and quality control plan of the department. Primary responsibility in areas of specimen identification frozen sections and in the quality control and maintenance of instruments and refrigerators in the work area.

7. Responsible for inventory of frozen section room and surgical pathology lab (E & R6)

supplies. Submits order and stock supplies.

8. Selects gross tissue and extremities for disposal after the reports have been finalized.

9. 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.

10. Assists in other related duties as directed or as time permits.

Skills: . Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities standards and

behaviors as outlined in the HFHS Customer Service policy as summarized below:

Communication

Understanding

Sensitivity

Teamwork

Ownership

Motivation

Excellence

Respect

4. Must practice the customer service skills as provided through ongoing training and inservices.

5. Must possess the following personal qualities:

be self directed

be flexible and committed to the team concept;

demonstrate teamwork initiative and willingness to learn;

possess interpersonal skills and communication skills;

be willing to instruct others;

be open to new learning experiences.

Education: 1. Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college/university is

required.

2. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists Assistant program or previous certification by the American Association of Pathologists Assistant (AAPA) is required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION DESIRED:

Pathologists Assistant certification as a PA(ASCP) is preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: AAPA Certification (American Association of Pathologists Assistants)

pathology,tissue,surgical pathology

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