Pathologist's Assistant, Operating Room Pathology
Core
Gross processing of high-complexity operating room and clinic specimens, including photography and preparation of surgical pathology reports.
Role type
Pathologist's Assistant (Operating Room Pathology)
Builds
Surgical pathology reports and tissue-based research samples
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Pathology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Grossing high-complexity specimens, Resident education, Process improvement, Epic information systems, Specimen photography, Specimen coding and billing, Equipment maintenance, Laboratory cleanliness
Preferred skills
Master's degree, ASCP certification
Technologies
Epic, Personal computers (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, statistics)
Responsibilities
Performs gross processing of operating room and clinic specimens, including photography and preparation of related surgical pathology reports. Teaches junior residents proper grossing techniques. Implements operating room tissue-based research protocols, including sample procurement and processing. Reviews resident rotation schedules. Answers questions from attending pathologists regarding specimen dictation and orientation. Provides data for monthly Surgical Pathology Quality Assurance reports. Maintains and updates the Department's gross specimen handbook. Performs administrative maintenance of surgical protocols, reports, and data. Assures proper maintenance of equipment, supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC