The Role
Performs gross examination and dictation of tissue specimens under a pathologist’s direction. Responsibilities include submitting surgical specimens, maintaining the cutting room, photographing specimens, preparing tissue for specialized testing, following laboratory procedures and safety protocols, completing continuing education, and protecting confidential health information. The role requires a formal Pathologist Assistant training program, a relevant bachelor’s degree, certification or CLIA eligibility, and ongoing licensure or certification education.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
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 PathGroup's 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 responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
- Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies; and especially policies that impact Pathologist Assistants directly.
EDUCATION & LICENSURE:
- Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant is required.
- ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant OR Meet CLIA requierments.
- Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure, and to increase basic knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Successful completion of a formal Pathologist Assistant Training program. Pathologist Assistant students near completion of their training program are welcome to apply.
- Two years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant preferred.
- Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure to increase basic knowledge.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree as a Pathologist Assistant
- ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant, or meeting CLIA requirements
- Successful completion of a formal Pathologist Assistant training program
- Maintain continuing education for certification or licensure
- Two years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant
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The Company
What We Do
PathGroup is an industry-leading provider of comprehensive anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology services in the United States. It serves as the pathology provider for over 250 hospitals and thousands of physician groups and surgery centers. Physician-led and physician-centered, PathGroup is designed to work seamlessly with medical practices, providing direct consultation and high-quality laboratory testing and results.
