Pathologist Assistant

• Shift: 1st shift 7am-3:30pm (half hour lunch).
• State of Credentials/Licenses Required: Kansas

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A.A., A.S., B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent training and experience
• 2. 3 months to 1 year Histology and/or surgical gross experience preferred
• 3. Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Tissue Gross Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR .

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for Histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.
• 2. Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.
• 3. Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
• 4. Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistants.
• 5. Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
• 6. Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
• 7. May be trained to perform basic Histology functions (i.e., embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains) if personnel meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician SOP.
• 8. Complete all associated paperwork.
• 9. Follow the laboratory’s applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
• 10. Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• 11. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
• 12. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• 13. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• 14. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• 15. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.