Pathologist's Assistant - Afternoons

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Pathologist's Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a

member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist.

Assists in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examination.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen

examinations, which includes: gross description and complete dissection of surgical

specimens; selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic

examination (i.e., frozen and permanent sections for light, electron and fluorescent

microscopy).

2.Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of

specimens in accordance to surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation

Policy). Prepares containers and tissues cassettes.

3.Aids in the resident training and credentialing offering technical and teaching to

residents in accordance with practice guidelines and the surgical pathology

dissection manual. Assesses the resident's level of competency in handling

specimens.

4.Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed. Maintenance of files

are completed by the assigned PA.

5.Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality

assurance indicators, and business transactions are completed by the assigned

PA.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1.Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college/university

is required.

2.Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant

program, or previous certification by the American Association of

Pathologist's Assistant (AAPA) is required.

3.Pathologist's Assistant certification as a PA(ASCP) is preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

• Department: Pathology Surgical

• Shift: Evening Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable