About this role

Perform anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-eligible pathologist.
Perform a variety of pathology tasks including gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and performance of postmortem examinations.
Preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.
Preparation of human postmortem examinations.
Specimen accessioning.
Describe gross features of surgical specimens.
Obtain samples for studies such as but not limited to flow cytometry, image analysis, research, cytogenetics, cultures, electron microscopy, immunofluorescence.
Consult with attending pathologist to identify special techniques to be utilized during the examination, including cultures, toxicology, coronary artery perfusion, enucleation, etc.

Bachelor’s Degree in a related science field.
Graduate of a NAACLS -accredited pathologists’ assistant training program.
Current certification as Certified Pathologists’ Assistant through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: PA: No State License Required WV: Pathologist Assistant License
Able to concentrate for organizing tasks, reading, and matching identification numbers, and following complex procedures.

Pathologists' Assistant

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