Pathologists Assistant
Core
Perform anatomic pathology services including gross examination, dissection of surgical specimens, and postmortem examinations under the direction of a licensed pathologist.
Role type
Pathologists Assistant (IC)
Builds
Surgical pathology specimens and autopsy reports for clinical diagnosis
Domain
Healthcare / Anatomic Pathology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Gross examination and dissection, Postmortem examination, Specimen accessioning, Clinical history acquisition, Tissue preparation for microscopy, Special procedures (frozen sections, tumor triage), Photography of specimens, Consultation with pathologists, Coordination of special sampling, Instruction in pathology techniques
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Light microscopy, Flow cytometry, Image analysis, Cytogenetics, Electron microscopy, Immunofluorescence, X-ray imaging
Responsibilities
Prepare, gross describe, and dissect human tissue surgical specimens; Prepare human postmortem examinations; Obtain clinical history and describe gross features of surgical specimens; Perform special procedures including review of x-ray imaging, frozen sections, and tumor triage; Photograph gross specimens and microscopic slides; Consult with attending pathologist to identify special techniques; Coordinate requests for special specimen sampling; Perform postmortem examinations including external exam, in-situ organ inspection, evisceration, and dictation of findings; Assist in preparation for accreditation inspections; Instruct and train pathology residents, fellows, students, and lab personnel
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC