Pathologist Assistant, 40hr, Days
Core
Performs gross surgical pathology functions including dissection, examination, frozen sections, and post-mortem examinations to support diagnostic pathology.
Role type
Pathologist Assistant
Builds
Diagnostic pathology reports and tissue samples for microscopic analysis
Domain
Healthcare / Anatomic Pathology
Required skills
Gross dissection, frozen section preparation, photomicrography, post-mortem examination, tissue section selection, tumor bank maintenance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Pathology Assistant, Certification from AAPathA-approved program
Technologies
Microscopes, photomicrography equipment, tumor bank systems
Responsibilities
Perform gross surgical pathology functions including dissection and examination of specimens; Select and submit tissue sections for microscopic examination; Maintain tumor bank specimens; Assist in training residents and fellows; Perform human post-mortem examinations including in situ organ inspection and dissection
