Pathologist Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: This Pathologist Assistant position is responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under the direction of a Pathologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pathologist's Assistant supports mission, vision, goals and management decisions.
• Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
• Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.
• Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.
• Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as lymphoma phenotyping, quantitative iron studies, etc.
• Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
• Review and study under pathologist guidance designated continuing educational material.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job ...