Pathology Assistant

3 weeks ago

Raleigh, United States Duke University Full time

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories

Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health's diverse patient population by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.

Occupational Summary

Assist in performance of autopsy and surgical pathology services. Work independently when performing professional duties associated with the preparation, performance, and completion of autopsies, and examination and/or preparations of the surgical pathology specimens, with general supervision of pathologist.

Work Performed

Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident. Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen. Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histologic procedures and special stains when appropriate. Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation. Perform photomicroscopy on cases considered for inter departmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs. Assist pathologist with eviscerations, gross anatomic dissection, andin obtaining appropriate sections for microscopic examination; assist in training of techniques and procedures to staff interns and residents. Remove organs, portions of bone, or other samples of tissues for any specialized study or research; collect special materials for toxicological, viral and bacteriological assays. Maintain records; file x-rays; maintain facilities; label and store gross tissue obtained during autopsy; monitor and order supplies. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of human anatomy, macrosurgical techniques, generallaboratory skills. Understanding of safety and infection control requirements of position. Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation, provide a ssistance to pathologists, in a timely and quality manner. Proficiency in preparing and maintaining records, use of electronic communications tools and software.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program. Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case by case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience

N/A

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Certification by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants within 12 months of hire.

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