Job description

Specialty: Pathology Assistant
Locations: San Diego, CA
Shift: 8: 00 a.M. - 4: 30 p.M.
Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Job Details:

Provides anatomic pathology services under the control and supervision of a pathologist by assisting in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and human postmortem examinations

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.

Confers with the pathologists to identify the special techniques and procedures that will be necessary (e.G., histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, or electron microscopic studies, cultures, smears, etc.) and notifies all personnel involved

Confers with the pathologists to identify the special techniques and procedures that will be necessary (e.G., histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, or electron microscopic studies, cultures, smears, etc.) and notifies all personnel involved

Obtains biological specimens for analysis; and, upon direction of the pathologist performs special procedures such as coronary artery perfusion studies, tumor triage, and faxitron (x-ray).

Under the supervision of a pathologist, prepares human surgical specimens for gross description and dissection, including but not limited to: describes gross anatomic features, dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissue for histological examination. Assures appropriate specimen accessioning, obtains the clinical history and photographs all pertinent specimens and microscopic slides as directed by a pathologist(s). Obtains the patient medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist.

Under the direction of a pathologist, performs postmortem examinations which may include: 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 section for frozen section analysis. Photographs body, organs, and other pertinent specimens. Gathers and organizes clinical information and data for completion of the autopsy report. Ascertains proper legal authorization for autopsy as directed by a pathologist(s).

Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of PA experience

Certification as a Pathologists' Assistant through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) by date of hire

BLS

Active State License

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