Pathologists' Assistant
Core
Assists pathologists in performing surgical pathology services in a hospital setting, including specimen evaluation and frozen sections.
Role type
Pathologist Assistant (IC)
Builds
Surgical pathology reports and tumor board materials
Domain
Healthcare / Anatomic Pathology
Required skills
Macroscopic specimen evaluation, Frozen section analysis, Tissue triage, Pathology report assistance, Laboratory supply management
Preferred skills
NAACLS accredited program completion, ASCP licensure
Technologies
Microscopes, Staining equipment, Laboratory information systems
Responsibilities
Perform macroscopic evaluations on simple and complex specimens, Provide frozen section coverage, Triage fresh tissue for lymphoma, Assist pathologist in obtaining pathology reports on malignant cases, Gather material for tumor board presentations, Maintain the dissecting space (temperature logs, stain line, supplies)