Pathologist Assistant

4 weeks ago


Hackensack, Minnesota, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
Job Summary

The Pathologist Assistant will assist pathologists with autopsies and surgical specimens, including the clerical and technical collation of clinical data prior to examination.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist pathologists in the selection, preparation, and dissection of surgical tissue sections for routine microscopic examination, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, and other studies.
  • Ensure accuracy of surgical specimen patient information and gross descriptions.
  • Assist in the selection and preparation of tissue sections for intraoperative consultations (frozen section), including embedding tissue, cutting tissue on a cryostat, and staining of tissue slides.
  • Procure fresh tissue samples for Biorepository tissue banking, ancillary studies such as cytogenetics, flow cytometry, and/or snap freezing for both therapeutic and research purposes.
  • Perform proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supplies, and cleanliness needed in the performance of gross anatomic dissection.
  • Assist the pathologist in preparing materials for both intra- and interdepartmental teaching exercises.
  • Perform all computer system functions necessary to achieve timely reporting of results.
  • Assist support staff and/or pathology residents with the performance of a post-mortem examination, including photography, external examination, situ inspection, evisceration, dissection, recording of data, and any other related task if needed.
Requirements
  • Master Degree from a NAACLS accredited institution as a Pathologists' assistant with training that must include both didactic lectures and on-site clinical training in anatomic pathology, specifically surgical and autopsy pathology OR U.S. or accredited Foreign Medical Graduate (MD) w/ or w/ ASCP-PA certification including 5+ years grossing experience (including grossing high complexity large cases) OR Bachelor degree. Degree must be in Health Sciences or other biological discipline with 8-10 years experience as a PA (historic/grandfathered).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree.
Licenses and Certifications
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification eligible. ASCP certification preferred as an on-the-job trained PA in a hospital laboratory performing technical duties relating to anatomic pathology with documented competencies in prosection of simple to complex specimens.

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care. As a Pathologist Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting our pathologists in the examination of surgical specimens and the preparation of reports. If you are a detail-oriented and organized individual with a passion for anatomic pathology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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