Senior Pathologists Assistant

5 hours ago

Redwood City, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

The Senior Pathologists Assistant provides critical support to the pathology department by assisting in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and human postmortem examinations. This role requires a high level of expertise and attention to detail, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Obtains biological specimens for analysis and performs special procedures such as coronary artery perfusion studies, tumor triage, and faxitron (x-ray) under the direction of a pathologist.
  • Prepares human surgical specimens for gross description and dissection, including describing gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, and preparing tissue for histological examination.
  • Assures appropriate specimen accessioning, obtains clinical history, and photographs all pertinent specimens and microscopic slides as directed by a pathologist.
  • Obtains patient medical charts and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist.
  • Performs postmortem examinations, including external examinations, in situ organ inspections, evisceration, dissection, and dictation or recording of data such as organ weights, presence of body fluids, and gross anatomic findings.
  • Selects and prepares gross tissue sections for frozen section analysis, photographs body, organs, and other pertinent specimens, and gathers and organizes clinical information and data for completion of the autopsy report.
  • Coordinates autopsy paperwork with medical center leadership, house supervisor, and Next of Kin.
  • Coordinates with multiple stakeholders, including physicians, managers, Regional staff, and vendors.
  • May perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports/data, including filing reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides, and assures completion of coding.
  • Participates in preparing cases for tumor board and participates in Grand Rounds as necessary.
  • Knowledgeable in Pathology information system.
  • Follow-up on courier pick-ups, in-depth troubleshooting.
  • Assists in Survey readiness for College of American Pathologists and Joint Commission inspections.
  • Provides oversight of gross room, including special techniques and special studies, and may function as a mentor to less experienced Pathologists Assistants.
  • Accountable for oversight/supervision/training of gross room staff (PTAs), including special techniques and special studies.
  • Knows all tasks assigned to PTAs well enough to give guidance, train, and perform as necessary.
  • Assists or manages schedule creation (core staffing).
  • Confers with the pathologists to identify the special techniques and procedures that will be necessary and notifies all personnel involved.
  • Prepares tissue samples, slides, blocks, and appropriate requisitions for specialized testing to outside facilities.
  • Serves as an operational leader to the pathology department.
  • May collaborate with the pathologists, managers, and others on performance improvement activities and change initiatives.
  • Communicates effectively both within and outside the department.
  • Engage pro-actively in process improvement projects, including coordinating with different medical subspecialties.
  • Responsible for assuring proper maintenance of equipment, provides adequate supplies, and maintains cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
  • Assists in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.
  • Attends Certified Pathologists Assistant peer group meetings and implements region-wide changes.

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