Performs gross surgical pathology functions including dissection, examination and gross dictation of large and small surgical specimens
Performance of frozen sections photomicrography of cytological and histological preparations
Gross photography
Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination, i.e. frozen and pertinent sections for light, electron and immunofluorescence microscopy, tumor bank and special studies
Maintain tumor bank specimens
Assists in the training and teaching of residents and post-sophomore fellows in the performance of surgical and decedent pathology functions
Performs human post-mortem examinations
Assists in Quality Assurance
Responsible for procurement and graphing of data for prospective, retrospective and slide conference reviews
Attends liver biopsies and other selected biopsies as indicated for the purpose of triaging the specimen for diagnostic and research purposes
Oversees and assists in the general accessioning and logging in of surgical specimens
Assists pathologist in a variety of tasks

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of study
Master’s degree as a Pathologist Assistant preferred
Certification as a Pathologist Assistant from a program approved by the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Pathologist Assistant

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