Leader - Pathologist Assistant - 40 hrs - Afternoons -

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Pathologist's Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a member of a team
under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Assists to prepare and perform
human post-mortem examinations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, which
includes: gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens; selection and
submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (i.e., frozen and permanent sections
for light, electron and fluorescent microscopy).
2. Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens
in accordance to surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy). Prepares
containers and tissues cassettes.
3. Aids in the resident training and credentialing offering technical and teaching to residents in
accordance with practice guidelines and the surgical pathology dissection manual. Assesses the
resident's level of competency in handling specimens.
4. Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed. Maintenance of files are
completed by the assigned PA.
5. Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality assurance
indicators, and business transactions are completed by the assigned PA.