Responsible for the 'Gross' examination of all routine tissues; processing frozen section specimens for the Pathologist; provides dissection assistance in the Frozen Section Laboratory after the case has initially been assessed by the Pathologist; primary prosector for autopsies, responsible for dissection and dictation for autopsy cases.
**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**
QualificationsGraduate of an Approved Pathologists' Assistant Program or an equivalent of the Pathology Assistant-type of work experience.
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
Must possess technical and operational knowledge of the Frozen Section Lab and pathology procedures for gross examination of all routine tissues. Must have adequate use of both hands. Must be able to distinguish color. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to handle contact with deceased patients. Must be able to use a microscope and handle clinical instrumentation. Must be able to tolerate exposure to chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids, bases, and alcohol. Must be able to tolerate (low level) exposure to Ionizing radiation, such as Technesium and Prostatic Seeds, (Gamma Radiation). Must be able to tolerate exposure to microwaves. Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards such as blood borne pathogens and CJD. Must be able to handle skin contact with solvents and other chemicals such as, cleanser, 10% bleach, and chemical reagents. Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts. Must be able to work with immunosuppressed patients, particularly CJD, and frozen section specimens.
License or Certification:
ASCP board of registry certification and current with ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program
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Skills Required
- Graduate of an approved Pathologists' Assistant Program or equivalent Pathology Assistant work experience
- ASCP board of registry certification and current with ASCP BOC Certification Maintenance Program
- Technical and operational knowledge of the Frozen Section Laboratory and pathology gross examination procedures
- Ability to process frozen section specimens and provide dissection assistance after pathologist assessment
- Primary prosector responsibilities for autopsies, including dissection and dictation
- Adequate use of both hands and ability to distinguish color
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to handle contact with deceased patients
- Ability to use a microscope and handle clinical instrumentation
- Tolerance to exposure to chemical vapors (formaldehyde, acids, bases, alcohol) and solvents/cleansers
- Tolerance to low-level ionizing radiation exposure (e.g., Technetium, prostatic seeds)
- Tolerance to microwaves
- Tolerance to infection hazards including bloodborne pathogens and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
- Ability to work around machinery with moving parts
- Ability to work with immunosuppressed patients and frozen section specimens
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