Surgical Pathology Assistant

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Description

The Pathologists' Assistant II plays a vital role in supporting the mission and vision of Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, adhering to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complying with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

In collaboration with the pathologist, the Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the gross pathology description and sampling of biopsy and/or other selected complex surgical tissue specimens. The dissection sampling and description are performed in accordance with established procedures to aid the pathologist in establishing the diagnosis. The Pathologists' Assistant assists with resident training and provides a variety of activities in support of basic laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs all duties as scheduled by the pathologist, ensuring high-quality and timely completion of tasks.
  • Conducts gross examination and dissection of surgical biopsies and large complicated specimens, maintaining specimen integrity and accurate legible specimen identification throughout all technical and clerical processes.
  • Provides assistance with intra-operative consultations, cuts, stains, and coverslips cryostat sections for timely review, and documents appropriate turn-around-time tracking information.
  • Prepares specimens for imaging and photographs specimens, maintains imaging equipment and files, and organizes radiology files and photography.
  • Participates in perinatal and adult autopsies as assigned, reviews autopsy permit and patient charts, performs related autopsy procedures, reviews gross and microscopic findings with attending, and prepares draft PAD as appropriate.
  • Assists with orientation and instruction of pathology residents and medical students in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy procedures, including specimen description, dissections, dictation techniques, basic specimen handling, and use of Anatomic Pathology equipment.
  • Prepares materials and participates in conferences with residents, pathologists, and clinical staff.
  • Assists in grossing and distributing tissues and organs to approved researchers, performs technical and clerical tasks related to research projects.
  • Exercises independent judgment in the performance of technical responsibilities, prioritizes technical workload based on assignment or established priorities, responds effectively to changes in workflow, and adjusts work to incorporate STAT requests or fluctuations in work volume.
  • Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities within defined turn-around times, cleans, disinfects, performs, and documents routine equipment and workspace maintenance per SOP, and reports equipment or instrument malfunctions appropriately.
  • Assists manager and/or pathologist in development and implementing new and special procedures or techniques, may assist in maintaining procedure manuals in accordance with practice guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.
  • Participates in quality and process improvement efforts, identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction, makes recommendations to manager, implements, and monitors changes as requested.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area, follows established laboratory safety procedures in accordance with those regulatory bodies such as OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc., observes and practices Universal Precautions when handling biohazardous material, assumes a proactive role in laboratory safety, and participates in development of safety protocols in surgical pathology.
  • Participates in cost containment initiatives, responsible for efficient use of supplies and reagents and proper operation of instrumentation.
  • Provides backup assistance in a variety of activities in support of basic laboratory operations.
  • Records all documentation consistently and legibly, may create Standard Operating Procedures, maintains manuals and electronic records for easy retrieval of data as necessary, investigates, escalates, and documents any discrepancies or unresolved issues appropriately.
  • Fosters department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication, adapts to change, and handles stressful situations effectively.
  • Takes initiative for personal development by attending teleconferences, educational sessions, and required meetings, etc.
  • Works off shifts and weekends as needed, dependent on workload and department schedule.
Qualifications:
  • Masters of Science, Pathologists' Assistant's degree, and Pathologists' Assistant Certification (ASCP) or eligible for certification or Illinois licensed MD/DO with current or completed enrollment in anatomical pathology.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

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